Bowmar Avenue vs Nicholson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 235 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowmar Avenue
Vicksburg · Public elementary · Grades K–6
324 students
Nicholson Elementary
Picayune · Public elementary · Grades K–6
324 students
| Measure | Bowmar Avenue Vicksburg, Mississippi | Nicholson Elementary Picayune, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #154 of 427 | #230 of 427 |
| National rank | #26874 of 50,301 | #34116 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 324 | 324 |
| Enrollment | 324 | 324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 84.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| city | Vicksburg | Picayune |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bowmar Avenue scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.4 vs 36.8).
- •Bowmar Avenue does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Bowmar Avenue does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Nicholson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.6% vs 100%).
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 Bowmar Avenue better than Nicholson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bowmar Avenue ranks higher (47.4 vs 36.8 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 Bowmar Avenue and Nicholson Elementary?
About 235 km in a straight line, between Vicksburg and Picayune in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowmar Avenue: 324. Nicholson Elementary: 324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowmar Avenue and Nicholson Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Bowmar Avenue is 154th of 427 and Nicholson Elementary is 230th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).