Back Bay Elementary School vs Popp's Ferry Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 3.6 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
Popp's Ferry Elementary School
Biloxi · Public elementary · Grades K–4
608 students
| Measure | Back Bay Elementary School Biloxi, Mississippi | Popp's Ferry Elementary School Biloxi, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #63 of 427 | #61 of 427 |
| National rank | #17181 of 50,301 | #16813 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 528 | 608 |
| Enrollment | 528 | 608 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.5% | 71.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 77% |
| city | Biloxi | Biloxi |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (61.4 vs 62.0).
- •Popp's Ferry Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 71%).
- •Popp's Ferry Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Back Bay Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.5% vs 71.5%).
- •Back Bay Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 17.4).
- •Popp's Ferry Elementary School is the larger school with 608 students compared with 528.
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 Popp's Ferry Elementary School?
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 Back Bay Elementary School and Popp's Ferry Elementary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Biloxi and Biloxi in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Back Bay Elementary School: 528. Popp's Ferry Elementary School: 608. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Back Bay Elementary School and Popp's Ferry Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Back Bay Elementary School is 63rd of 427 and Popp's Ferry Elementary School is 61st of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).