Bankston Elementary School vs Leflore Legacy Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bankston Elementary School
Greenwood · Public elementary · Grades K–6
254 students
Leflore Legacy Academy
Greenwood · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
203 students
| Measure | Bankston Elementary School Greenwood, Mississippi | Leflore Legacy Academy Greenwood, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #286 of 427 | #126 of 181 |
| National rank | #40248 of 50,301 | #13032 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 254 | 203 |
| Enrollment | 254 | 203 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Greenwood | Greenwood |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bankston Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.2 vs 24.0).
- •Bankston Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 100%).
- •Bankston Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 13.5).
- •Bankston Elementary School is the larger school with 254 students compared with 203.
- •Bankston Elementary School is a public school while Leflore Legacy Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Bankston Elementary School better than Leflore Legacy Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Bankston Elementary School ranks higher (27.2 vs 24.0 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 Bankston Elementary School and Leflore Legacy Academy?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Greenwood and Greenwood in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bankston Elementary School: 254. Leflore Legacy Academy: 203. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bankston Elementary School and Leflore Legacy Academy rank in Mississippi?
Bankston Elementary School is 286th of 427 and Leflore Legacy Academy is 126th of 181 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).