Brandon Elementary vs Forest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 49 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brandon Elementary
Brandon · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
743 students
Forest Elementary
Forest · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
740 students
| Measure | Brandon Elementary Brandon, Mississippi | Forest Elementary Forest, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #19 of 427 | #218 of 427 |
| National rank | #8496 of 50,301 | #32822 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 743 | 740 |
| Enrollment | 743 | 740 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.6% | 84.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 58% |
| city | Brandon | Forest |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brandon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.1 vs 38.7).
- •Brandon Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 58%).
- •Brandon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 38%).
- •Brandon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.6% vs 84.5%).
- •Brandon Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 18.5).
- •Brandon Elementary is the larger school with 743 students compared with 740.
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 Brandon Elementary better than Forest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Brandon Elementary ranks higher (74.1 vs 38.7 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 Brandon Elementary and Forest Elementary?
About 49 km in a straight line, between Brandon and Forest in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brandon Elementary: 743. Forest Elementary: 740. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brandon Elementary and Forest Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Brandon Elementary is 19th of 427 and Forest Elementary is 218th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).