Boyd Elementary School vs Smilow Prep
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 535 m 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
Smilow Prep
Jackson · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
521 students
| Measure | Boyd Elementary School Jackson, Mississippi | Smilow Prep Jackson, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #408 of 427 | #177 of 181 |
| National rank | #49656 of 50,301 | #14979 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 424 | 521 |
| Enrollment | 424 | 521 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 29% |
| city | Jackson | Jackson |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smilow Prep scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.4 vs 9.2).
- •Smilow Prep does better on math proficiency (29% vs 9%).
- •Boyd Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 13%).
- •Smilow Prep does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.8% vs 100%).
- •Boyd Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 20.0).
- •Smilow Prep is the larger school with 521 students compared with 424.
- •Boyd Elementary School is a public school while Smilow Prep is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Smilow Prep?
On the Success Index (US), Smilow Prep ranks higher (11.4 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 Smilow Prep?
About 535 m in a straight line, between Jackson and Jackson in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boyd Elementary School: 424. Smilow Prep: 521. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boyd Elementary School and Smilow Prep rank in Mississippi?
Boyd Elementary School is 408th of 427 and Smilow Prep is 177th of 181 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).