Ambition Preparatory Charter School vs Smilow Collegiate
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ambition Preparatory Charter School
Jackson · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
563 students
Smilow Collegiate
Jackson · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
547 students
| Measure | Ambition Preparatory Charter School Jackson, Mississippi | Smilow Collegiate Jackson, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 6 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #421 of 427 | #423 of 427 |
| National rank | #50102 of 50,301 | #50123 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 563 | 547 |
| Enrollment | 563 | 547 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Jackson | Jackson |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (6.2 vs 6.1).
- •Ambition Preparatory Charter School does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 21.0).
- •Ambition Preparatory Charter School is the larger school with 563 students compared with 547.
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 Ambition Preparatory Charter School better than Smilow Collegiate?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ambition Preparatory Charter School and Smilow Collegiate?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Jackson in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ambition Preparatory Charter School: 563. Smilow Collegiate: 547. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ambition Preparatory Charter School and Smilow Collegiate rank in Mississippi?
Ambition Preparatory Charter School is 421st of 427 and Smilow Collegiate is 423rd of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).