Bel-Aire Elementary vs Harrison Central Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bel-Aire Elementary
Gulfport · Public elementary · Grades K–6
598 students
Harrison Central Elementary
Gulfport · Public elementary · Grades K–3
465 students
| Measure | Bel-Aire Elementary Gulfport, Mississippi | Harrison Central Elementary Gulfport, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #324 of 427 | #130 of 427 |
| National rank | #43879 of 50,301 | #24678 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 598 | 465 |
| Enrollment | 598 | 465 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 76.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 62% |
| city | Gulfport | Gulfport |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harrison Central Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.7 vs 21.5).
- •Harrison Central Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Harrison Central Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 34%).
- •Harrison Central Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.3% vs 98.5%).
- •Bel-Aire Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.2).
- •Bel-Aire Elementary is the larger school with 598 students compared with 465.
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 Bel-Aire Elementary better than Harrison Central Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Harrison Central Elementary ranks higher (50.7 vs 21.5 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 Bel-Aire Elementary and Harrison Central Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Gulfport and Gulfport in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bel-Aire Elementary: 598. Harrison Central Elementary: 465. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bel-Aire Elementary and Harrison Central Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Bel-Aire Elementary is 324th of 427 and Harrison Central Elementary is 130th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).