Boyd Elementary School vs Shadow Oaks Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 289 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boyd Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
424 students
Shadow Oaks Elementary School
Horn Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
423 students
| Measure | Boyd Elementary School Jackson, Mississippi | Shadow Oaks Elementary School Horn Lake, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #408 of 427 | #289 of 427 |
| National rank | #49656 of 50,301 | #40677 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 424 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 424 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 80.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | – |
| Math proficiency | 9% | – |
| city | Jackson | Horn Lake |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shadow Oaks Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.6 vs 9.2).
- •Shadow Oaks Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.1% vs 100%).
- •Boyd Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.6).
- •Boyd Elementary School is the larger school with 424 students compared with 423.
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 Boyd Elementary School better than Shadow Oaks Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Shadow Oaks Elementary School ranks higher (26.6 vs 9.2 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 Boyd Elementary School and Shadow Oaks Elementary School?
About 289 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Horn Lake in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boyd Elementary School: 424. Shadow Oaks Elementary School: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boyd Elementary School and Shadow Oaks Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Boyd Elementary School is 408th of 427 and Shadow Oaks Elementary School is 289th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).