Calhoun City Elementary vs D.M. Smith Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 130 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calhoun City Elementary
Calhoun City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
235 students
D.M. Smith Elementary
Cleveland · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
233 students
| Measure | Calhoun City Elementary Calhoun City, Mississippi | D.M. Smith Elementary Cleveland, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #263 of 427 | #382 of 427 |
| National rank | #36485 of 50,301 | #48244 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 235 | 233 |
| Enrollment | 235 | 233 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.5% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 16% |
| city | Calhoun City | Cleveland |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Calhoun City Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.1 vs 13.6).
- •Calhoun City Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 16%).
- •Calhoun City Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 12%).
- •Calhoun City Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.5% vs 99.6%).
- •Calhoun City Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.9).
- •Calhoun City Elementary is the larger school with 235 students compared with 233.
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 Calhoun City Elementary better than D.M. Smith Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Calhoun City Elementary ranks higher (33.1 vs 13.6 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 Calhoun City Elementary and D.M. Smith Elementary?
About 130 km in a straight line, between Calhoun City and Cleveland in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calhoun City Elementary: 235. D.M. Smith Elementary: 233. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calhoun City Elementary and D.M. Smith Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Calhoun City Elementary is 263rd of 427 and D.M. Smith Elementary is 382nd of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).