Beach Elementary vs Central Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beach Elementary
Pascagoula · Public elementary · Grades K–4
100 students
Central Elementary
Pascagoula · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
245 students
| Measure | Beach Elementary Pascagoula, Mississippi | Central Elementary Pascagoula, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #17 of 427 | #132 of 427 |
| National rank | #8238 of 50,301 | #25024 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 100 | 245 |
| Enrollment | 100 | 245 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 79.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | 57% |
| city | Pascagoula | Pascagoula |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beach Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.5 vs 50.2).
- •Beach Elementary does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 57%).
- •Beach Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 47%).
- •Central Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.7).
- •Central Elementary is the larger school with 245 students compared with 100.
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 Beach Elementary better than Central Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Beach Elementary ranks higher (74.5 vs 50.2 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 Beach Elementary and Central Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Pascagoula and Pascagoula in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beach Elementary: 100. Central Elementary: 245. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beach Elementary and Central Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Beach Elementary is 17th of 427 and Central Elementary is 132nd of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).