Anniston Elementary vs South Hancock Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 44 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anniston Elementary
Gulfport · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
482 students
South Hancock Elementary School
Bay St. Louis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
480 students
| Measure | Anniston Elementary Gulfport, Mississippi | South Hancock Elementary School Bay St. Louis, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #125 of 427 | #186 of 427 |
| National rank | #24374 of 50,301 | #29918 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 482 | 480 |
| Enrollment | 482 | 480 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 73.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 41% |
| city | Gulfport | Bay St. Louis |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Anniston Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.1 vs 43.1).
- •Anniston Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 41%).
- •Anniston Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 52%).
- •South Hancock Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.8% vs 99.8%).
- •Anniston Elementary is the larger school with 482 students compared with 480.
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 Anniston Elementary better than South Hancock Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Anniston Elementary ranks higher (51.1 vs 43.1 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 Anniston Elementary and South Hancock Elementary School?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Gulfport and Bay St. Louis in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anniston Elementary: 482. South Hancock Elementary School: 480. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anniston Elementary and South Hancock Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Anniston Elementary is 125th of 427 and South Hancock Elementary School is 186th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).