Bentonia Gibbs School vs Franklin Lower Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 139 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bentonia Gibbs School
Bentonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
380 students
Franklin Lower Elementary
Meadville · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
379 students
| Measure | Bentonia Gibbs School Bentonia, Mississippi | Franklin Lower Elementary Meadville, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #233 of 427 | #162 of 427 |
| National rank | #34152 of 50,301 | #27957 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 380 | 379 |
| Enrollment | 380 | 379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 77.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 47% |
| city | Bentonia | Meadville |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Lower Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.9 vs 36.7).
- •Franklin Lower Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •Franklin Lower Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 41%).
- •Franklin Lower Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.8% vs 99.2%).
- •Bentonia Gibbs School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.2).
- •Bentonia Gibbs School is the larger school with 380 students compared with 379.
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 Bentonia Gibbs School better than Franklin Lower Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Lower Elementary ranks higher (45.9 vs 36.7 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 Bentonia Gibbs School and Franklin Lower Elementary?
About 139 km in a straight line, between Bentonia and Meadville in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bentonia Gibbs School: 380. Franklin Lower Elementary: 379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bentonia Gibbs School and Franklin Lower Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Bentonia Gibbs School is 233rd of 427 and Franklin Lower Elementary is 162nd of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).