Ackerman Elementary vs West Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 12 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
West Elementary School
Sturgis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
190 students
| Measure | Ackerman Elementary Ackerman, Mississippi | West Elementary School Sturgis, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #62 of 427 | #145 of 427 |
| National rank | #17039 of 50,301 | #26073 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 462 | 190 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 190 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 76.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| city | Ackerman | Sturgis |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ackerman Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.6 vs 48.7).
- •Ackerman Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Ackerman Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 42%).
- •West Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.8% vs 99.4%).
- •West Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.6).
- •Ackerman Elementary is the larger school with 462 students compared with 190.
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 West Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ackerman Elementary ranks higher (61.6 vs 48.7 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 West Elementary School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Ackerman and Sturgis in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ackerman Elementary: 462. West Elementary School: 190. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ackerman Elementary and West Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Ackerman Elementary is 62nd of 427 and West Elementary School is 145th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).