Camden Elementary vs Velma Jackson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Camden Elementary
Camden · Public elementary · Grades K–5
99 students
Velma Jackson High School
Camden · Public high · Grades 9–13
224 students
| Measure | Camden Elementary Camden, Mississippi | Velma Jackson High School Camden, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #214 of 427 | #103 of 197 |
| National rank | #32382 of 50,301 | #12465 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 99 | 224 |
| Enrollment | 99 | 224 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.9% | 90.6% |
| Students per teacher | 7.1 | 7.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 37% |
| city | Camden | Camden |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Camden Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.3 vs 33.9).
- •Camden Elementary does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 37%).
- •Camden Elementary does better on reading proficiency (34.5% vs 27%).
- •Velma Jackson High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.6% vs 92.9%).
- •Velma Jackson High School does better on students per teacher (7.0 vs 7.1).
- •Velma Jackson High School is the larger school with 224 students compared with 99.
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 Camden Elementary better than Velma Jackson High School?
On the Success Index (US), Camden Elementary ranks higher (39.3 vs 33.9 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 Camden Elementary and Velma Jackson High School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Camden and Camden in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Camden Elementary: 99. Velma Jackson High School: 224. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Camden Elementary and Velma Jackson High School rank in Mississippi?
Camden Elementary is 214th of 427 and Velma Jackson High School is 103rd of 197 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).