Back Bay Elementary School vs Clarkdale Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 204 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Back Bay Elementary School
Biloxi · Public elementary · Grades K–4
528 students
Clarkdale Elementary School
Meridian · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
527 students
| Measure | Back Bay Elementary School Biloxi, Mississippi | Clarkdale Elementary School Meridian, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #63 of 427 | #25 of 427 |
| National rank | #17181 of 50,301 | #9768 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 528 | 527 |
| Enrollment | 528 | 527 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.5% | 45.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 62% |
| city | Biloxi | Meridian |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clarkdale Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.2 vs 61.4).
- •Back Bay Elementary School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 62%).
- •Clarkdale Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 61%).
- •Clarkdale Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.4% vs 65.5%).
- •Clarkdale Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.0).
- •Back Bay Elementary School is the larger school with 528 students compared with 527.
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 Back Bay Elementary School better than Clarkdale Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Clarkdale Elementary School ranks higher (72.2 vs 61.4 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 Back Bay Elementary School and Clarkdale Elementary School?
About 204 km in a straight line, between Biloxi and Meridian in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Back Bay Elementary School: 528. Clarkdale Elementary School: 527. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Back Bay Elementary School and Clarkdale Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Back Bay Elementary School is 63rd of 427 and Clarkdale Elementary School is 25th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).