Bellevue Elementary vs West Jones Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 50 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bellevue Elementary
Hattiesburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,145 students
West Jones Elementary School
Laurel · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
1,114 students
| Measure | Bellevue Elementary Hattiesburg, Mississippi | West Jones Elementary School Laurel, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #39 of 427 | #148 of 427 |
| National rank | #13197 of 50,301 | #26459 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,145 | 1,114 |
| Enrollment | 1,145 | 1,114 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.2% | 69.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 47% |
| city | Hattiesburg | Laurel |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bellevue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.3 vs 48.1).
- •Bellevue Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 47%).
- •Bellevue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 50%).
- •Bellevue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.2% vs 69.8%).
- •Bellevue Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.5).
- •Bellevue Elementary is the larger school with 1,145 students compared with 1,114.
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 Bellevue Elementary better than West Jones Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bellevue Elementary ranks higher (67.3 vs 48.1 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 Bellevue Elementary and West Jones Elementary School?
About 50 km in a straight line, between Hattiesburg and Laurel in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bellevue Elementary: 1,145. West Jones Elementary School: 1,114. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bellevue Elementary and West Jones Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Bellevue Elementary is 39th of 427 and West Jones Elementary School is 148th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).