Beat Four School vs Cook Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 206 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beat Four School
Waynesboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
416 students
Cook Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students
| Measure | Beat Four School Waynesboro, Mississippi | Cook Elementary School Columbus, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #316 of 427 | #379 of 427 |
| National rank | #43428 of 50,301 | #48055 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 416 | 415 |
| Enrollment | 416 | 415 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 14% |
| city | Waynesboro | Columbus |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beat Four School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.2 vs 14.1).
- •Beat Four School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 14%).
- •Beat Four School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 25%).
- •Beat Four School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.8%).
- •Cook Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.9).
- •Beat Four School is the larger school with 416 students compared with 415.
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 Beat Four School better than Cook Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Beat Four School ranks higher (22.2 vs 14.1 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 Beat Four School and Cook Elementary School?
About 206 km in a straight line, between Waynesboro and Columbus in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beat Four School: 416. Cook Elementary School: 415. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beat Four School and Cook Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Beat Four School is 316th of 427 and Cook Elementary School is 379th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).