Bayou View Elementary vs Petal Elementary 3-4
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 106 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bayou View Elementary
Gulfport · Public elementary · Grades K–5
638 students
Petal Elementary 3-4
Petal · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
636 students
| Measure | Bayou View Elementary Gulfport, Mississippi | Petal Elementary 3-4 Petal, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #55 of 427 | #23 of 427 |
| National rank | #16144 of 50,301 | #9196 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 3–4 |
| Students | 638 | 636 |
| Enrollment | 638 | 636 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 60.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 73% |
| city | Gulfport | Petal |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Petal Elementary 3-4 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 62.9).
- •Bayou View Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 73%).
- •Bayou View Elementary does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 69%).
- •Petal Elementary 3-4 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.1% vs 100%).
- •Petal Elementary 3-4 does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.8).
- •Bayou View Elementary is the larger school with 638 students compared with 636.
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 Bayou View Elementary better than Petal Elementary 3-4?
On the Success Index (US), Petal Elementary 3-4 ranks higher (73.1 vs 62.9 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 Bayou View Elementary and Petal Elementary 3-4?
About 106 km in a straight line, between Gulfport and Petal in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bayou View Elementary: 638. Petal Elementary 3-4: 636. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bayou View Elementary and Petal Elementary 3-4 rank in Mississippi?
Bayou View Elementary is 55th of 427 and Petal Elementary 3-4 is 23rd of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).