Ackerman Elementary vs Wayne Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 188 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
Wayne Central School
Waynesboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
459 students
| Measure | Ackerman Elementary Ackerman, Mississippi | Wayne Central School Waynesboro, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #62 of 427 | #368 of 427 |
| National rank | #17039 of 50,301 | #46990 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 462 | 459 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 459 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 22% |
| city | Ackerman | Waynesboro |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ackerman Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.6 vs 16.3).
- •Ackerman Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 22%).
- •Ackerman Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 27%).
- •Wayne Central School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.4%).
- •Ackerman Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.8).
- •Ackerman Elementary is the larger school with 462 students compared with 459.
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 Wayne Central School?
On the Success Index (US), Ackerman Elementary ranks higher (61.6 vs 16.3 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 Wayne Central School?
About 188 km in a straight line, between Ackerman and Waynesboro in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ackerman Elementary: 462. Wayne Central School: 459. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ackerman Elementary and Wayne Central School rank in Mississippi?
Ackerman Elementary is 62nd of 427 and Wayne Central School is 368th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).