Carver Elementary School vs Lawhon Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carver Elementary School
Tupelo · Public elementary · Grades K–1
312 students
Lawhon Elementary School
Tupelo · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
575 students
| Measure | Carver Elementary School Tupelo, Mississippi | Lawhon Elementary School Tupelo, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #175 of 427 | #89 of 427 |
| National rank | #28775 of 50,301 | #20276 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–1 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 312 | 575 |
| Enrollment | 312 | 575 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.3% | 75% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 57% |
| Math proficiency | – | 60% |
| city | Tupelo | Tupelo |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lawhon Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.0 vs 44.7).
- •Lawhon Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75% vs 75.3%).
- •Carver Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.4).
- •Lawhon Elementary School is the larger school with 575 students compared with 312.
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 School better than Lawhon Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lawhon Elementary School ranks higher (57.0 vs 44.7 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 Carver Elementary School and Lawhon Elementary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Tupelo and Tupelo in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carver Elementary School: 312. Lawhon Elementary School: 575. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carver Elementary School and Lawhon Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Carver Elementary School is 175th of 427 and Lawhon Elementary School is 89th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).