Ackerman Elementary vs Waveland Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 335 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
Waveland Elementary School
Waveland · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
460 students
| Measure | Ackerman Elementary Ackerman, Mississippi | Waveland Elementary School Waveland, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #62 of 427 | #277 of 427 |
| National rank | #17039 of 50,301 | #38838 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 462 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 69.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | – |
| Math proficiency | 67% | – |
| city | Ackerman | Waveland |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ackerman Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.6 vs 29.6).
- •Waveland Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.8% vs 99.4%).
- •Ackerman Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 20.0).
- •Ackerman Elementary is the larger school with 462 students compared with 460.
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 Waveland Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ackerman Elementary ranks higher (61.6 vs 29.6 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 Waveland Elementary School?
About 335 km in a straight line, between Ackerman and Waveland in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ackerman Elementary: 462. Waveland Elementary School: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ackerman Elementary and Waveland Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Ackerman Elementary is 62nd of 427 and Waveland Elementary School is 277th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).