Benndale Elementary School vs Jonestown Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 414 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benndale Elementary School
Lucedale · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
138 students
Jonestown Elementary
Jonestown · Public elementary · Grades K–6
135 students
| Measure | Benndale Elementary School Lucedale, Mississippi | Jonestown Elementary Jonestown, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #262 of 427 | #354 of 427 |
| National rank | #36353 of 50,301 | #46119 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 138 | 135 |
| Enrollment | 138 | 135 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.5% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 17% |
| city | Lucedale | Jonestown |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benndale Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.3 vs 17.9).
- •Benndale Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Benndale Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Benndale Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.5% vs 98.5%).
- •Benndale Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 11.3).
- •Benndale Elementary School is the larger school with 138 students compared with 135.
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 Benndale Elementary School better than Jonestown Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Benndale Elementary School ranks higher (33.3 vs 17.9 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 Benndale Elementary School and Jonestown Elementary?
About 414 km in a straight line, between Lucedale and Jonestown in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benndale Elementary School: 138. Jonestown Elementary: 135. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benndale Elementary School and Jonestown Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Benndale Elementary School is 262nd of 427 and Jonestown Elementary is 354th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).