Barack Obama Elementary School vs Wells APAC Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barack Obama Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
242 students
Wells APAC Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
40 students
| Measure | Barack Obama Elementary School Jackson, Mississippi | Wells APAC Elementary School Jackson, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #54 of 427 | – |
| National rank | #15837 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 242 | 40 |
| Enrollment | 242 | 40 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 6.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 82% |
| city | Jackson | Jackson |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wells APAC Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.3 vs 63.4).
- •Barack Obama Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 82%).
- •Wells APAC Elementary School does better on students per teacher (6.7 vs 17.3).
- •Barack Obama Elementary School is the larger school with 242 students compared with 40.
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 Barack Obama Elementary School better than Wells APAC Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Wells APAC Elementary School ranks higher (66.3 vs 63.4 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 Barack Obama Elementary School and Wells APAC Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Jackson in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barack Obama Elementary School: 242. Wells APAC Elementary School: 40. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barack Obama Elementary School and Wells APAC Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Barack Obama Elementary School is 54th of 427 and Wells APAC Elementary School is unranked among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).