Bel-Aire Elementary vs Mendenhall Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 186 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
Mendenhall Elementary School
Mendenhall · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
598 students
| Measure | Bel-Aire Elementary Gulfport, Mississippi | Mendenhall Elementary School Mendenhall, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #324 of 427 | #253 of 427 |
| National rank | #43879 of 50,301 | #35801 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 598 | 598 |
| Enrollment | 598 | 598 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 86.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 46% |
| city | Gulfport | Mendenhall |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mendenhall Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.2 vs 21.5).
- •Mendenhall Elementary School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 32%).
- •Mendenhall Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 34%).
- •Mendenhall Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.6% vs 98.5%).
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 Mendenhall Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mendenhall Elementary School ranks higher (34.2 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 Mendenhall Elementary School?
About 186 km in a straight line, between Gulfport and Mendenhall in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bel-Aire Elementary: 598. Mendenhall Elementary School: 598. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bel-Aire Elementary and Mendenhall Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Bel-Aire Elementary is 324th of 427 and Mendenhall Elementary School is 253rd of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).