Ashland Elementary School vs H. W. Byers Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 29 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashland Elementary School
Ashland · Public elementary · Grades K–6
262 students
H. W. Byers Elementary
Holly Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–4
262 students
| Measure | Ashland Elementary School Ashland, Mississippi | H. W. Byers Elementary Holly Springs, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #210 of 427 | #375 of 427 |
| National rank | #32155 of 50,301 | #47779 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 262 | 262 |
| Enrollment | 262 | 262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.9% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 22% |
| city | Ashland | Holly Springs |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ashland Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.6 vs 14.7).
- •Ashland Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 22%).
- •Ashland Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 31%).
- •Ashland Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.9% vs 98.9%).
- •Ashland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.5).
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 Ashland Elementary School better than H. W. Byers Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ashland Elementary School ranks higher (39.6 vs 14.7 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 Ashland Elementary School and H. W. Byers Elementary?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Ashland and Holly Springs in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashland Elementary School: 262. H. W. Byers Elementary: 262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashland Elementary School and H. W. Byers Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Ashland Elementary School is 210th of 427 and H. W. Byers Elementary is 375th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).