A.W. James Elementary vs Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A.W. James Elementary
Drew · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
219 students
Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School
Ruleville · Public high · Grades 9–12
331 students
| Measure | A.W. James Elementary Drew, Mississippi | Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School Ruleville, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #281 of 427 | #164 of 197 |
| National rank | #39304 of 50,301 | #15492 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 219 | 331 |
| Enrollment | 219 | 331 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 17% |
| city | Drew | Ruleville |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •A.W. James Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.8 vs 18.8).
- •A.W. James Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •A.W. James Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.9).
- •Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School is the larger school with 331 students compared with 219.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is A.W. James Elementary better than Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School?
On the Success Index (US), A.W. James Elementary ranks higher (28.8 vs 18.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are A.W. James Elementary and Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Drew and Ruleville in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A.W. James Elementary: 219. Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School: 331. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A.W. James Elementary and Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School rank in Mississippi?
A.W. James Elementary is 281st of 427 and Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School is 164th of 197 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).