Callaway High School vs Highland Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Callaway High School
Jackson · Public high · Grades 9–13
994 students
Highland Elementary School
Ridgeland · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
629 students
| Measure | Callaway High School Jackson, Mississippi | Highland Elementary School Ridgeland, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #176 of 197 | #176 of 427 |
| National rank | #16016 of 16,910 | #28794 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 994 | 629 |
| Enrollment | 994 | 629 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 79% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 42% |
| city | Jackson | Ridgeland |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.7 vs 15.2).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 19%).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 11%).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79% vs 100%).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.0).
- •Callaway High School is the larger school with 994 students compared with 629.
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 Callaway High School better than Highland Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Elementary School ranks higher (44.7 vs 15.2 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 Callaway High School and Highland Elementary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Ridgeland in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Callaway High School: 994. Highland Elementary School: 629. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Callaway High School and Highland Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Callaway High School is 176th of 197 and Highland Elementary School is 176th of 427 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).