Bel-Aire Elementary vs River Oaks Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 6.3 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
River Oaks Elementary
Gulfport · Public elementary · Grades K–6
487 students
| Measure | Bel-Aire Elementary Gulfport, Mississippi | River Oaks Elementary Gulfport, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #324 of 427 | #306 of 427 |
| National rank | #43879 of 50,301 | #42521 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 598 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 598 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 41% |
| city | Gulfport | Gulfport |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Oaks Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.7 vs 21.5).
- •River Oaks Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 32%).
- •River Oaks Elementary does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 34%).
- •Bel-Aire Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.5% vs 99.4%).
- •Bel-Aire Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.0).
- •Bel-Aire Elementary is the larger school with 598 students compared with 487.
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 River Oaks Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), River Oaks Elementary ranks higher (23.7 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 River Oaks Elementary?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Gulfport and Gulfport in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bel-Aire Elementary: 598. River Oaks Elementary: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bel-Aire Elementary and River Oaks Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Bel-Aire Elementary is 324th of 427 and River Oaks Elementary is 306th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).