Carver Elementary vs Laurel Upper Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Mississippi, United States, 241 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carver Elementary
Indianola · Public middle · Grades 4–6
250 students
Laurel Upper Elementary
Laurel · Public middle · Grades 5–6
253 students
| Measure | Carver Elementary Indianola, Mississippi | Laurel Upper Elementary Laurel, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #154 of 181 | #153 of 181 |
| National rank | #14281 of 15,369 | #14199 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 250 | 253 |
| Enrollment | 250 | 253 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 22% |
| city | Indianola | Laurel |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (16.9 vs 17.4).
- •Carver Elementary does better on math proficiency (25% vs 22%).
- •Laurel Upper Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 15%).
- •Carver Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.1).
- •Laurel Upper Elementary is the larger school with 253 students compared with 250.
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 Carver Elementary better than Laurel Upper Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Carver Elementary and Laurel Upper Elementary?
About 241 km in a straight line, between Indianola and Laurel in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carver Elementary: 250. Laurel Upper Elementary: 253. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carver Elementary and Laurel Upper Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Carver Elementary is 154th of 181 and Laurel Upper Elementary is 153rd of 181 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).