Bell Academy vs D.M. Smith Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bell Academy
Boyle · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
327 students
D.M. Smith Elementary
Cleveland · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
233 students
| Measure | Bell Academy Boyle, Mississippi | D.M. Smith Elementary Cleveland, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #287 of 427 | #382 of 427 |
| National rank | #40301 of 50,301 | #48244 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 327 | 233 |
| Enrollment | 327 | 233 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 16% |
| city | Boyle | Cleveland |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bell Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.1 vs 13.6).
- •Bell Academy does better on math proficiency (42% vs 16%).
- •Bell Academy does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 12%).
- •D.M. Smith Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 100%).
- •D.M. Smith Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 18.2).
- •Bell Academy is the larger school with 327 students compared with 233.
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 Bell Academy better than D.M. Smith Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bell Academy ranks higher (27.1 vs 13.6 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 Bell Academy and D.M. Smith Elementary?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Boyle and Cleveland in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell Academy: 327. D.M. Smith Elementary: 233. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell Academy and D.M. Smith Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Bell Academy is 287th of 427 and D.M. Smith Elementary is 382nd of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).