Bel-Aire Elementary vs North Gulfport Elementary and Middl
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 3.9 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
North Gulfport Elementary and Middl
Gulfport · Public elementary · Grades K–8
921 students
| Measure | Bel-Aire Elementary Gulfport, Mississippi | North Gulfport Elementary and Middl Gulfport, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #324 of 427 | #275 of 427 |
| National rank | #43879 of 50,301 | #38706 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 598 | 921 |
| Enrollment | 598 | 921 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | – |
| Math proficiency | 32% | – |
| city | Gulfport | Gulfport |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Gulfport Elementary and Middl scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.8 vs 21.5).
- •Bel-Aire Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.5% vs 99.3%).
- •North Gulfport Elementary and Middl does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.2).
- •North Gulfport Elementary and Middl is the larger school with 921 students compared with 598.
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 North Gulfport Elementary and Middl?
On the Success Index (US), North Gulfport Elementary and Middl ranks higher (29.8 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 North Gulfport Elementary and Middl?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Gulfport and Gulfport in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bel-Aire Elementary: 598. North Gulfport Elementary and Middl: 921. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bel-Aire Elementary and North Gulfport Elementary and Middl rank in Mississippi?
Bel-Aire Elementary is 324th of 427 and North Gulfport Elementary and Middl is 275th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).