Ackerman Elementary vs Harrison Central Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 318 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ackerman Elementary
Ackerman · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
462 students
Harrison Central Elementary
Gulfport · Public elementary · Grades K–3
465 students
| Measure | Ackerman Elementary Ackerman, Mississippi | Harrison Central Elementary Gulfport, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #62 of 427 | #130 of 427 |
| National rank | #17039 of 50,301 | #24678 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 462 | 465 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 465 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 76.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| city | Ackerman | Gulfport |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ackerman Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.6 vs 50.7).
- •Ackerman Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Ackerman Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 52%).
- •Harrison Central Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.3% vs 99.4%).
- •Ackerman Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 17.2).
- •Harrison Central Elementary is the larger school with 465 students compared with 462.
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 Ackerman Elementary better than Harrison Central Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ackerman Elementary ranks higher (61.6 vs 50.7 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 Ackerman Elementary and Harrison Central Elementary?
About 318 km in a straight line, between Ackerman and Gulfport in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ackerman Elementary: 462. Harrison Central Elementary: 465. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ackerman Elementary and Harrison Central Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Ackerman Elementary is 62nd of 427 and Harrison Central Elementary is 130th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).