Central Elementary vs Harrison County Child Development Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary
Gulfport · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
482 students
Harrison County Child Development Center
Gulfport · Public other · Grades PK–12
77 students
| Measure | Central Elementary Gulfport, Mississippi | Harrison County Child Development Center Gulfport, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #236 of 427 | – |
| National rank | #34239 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 482 | 77 |
| Enrollment | 482 | 77 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 83.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 5.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 24.5% |
| city | Gulfport | Gulfport |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 24.5%).
- •Central Elementary does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 24.5%).
- •Harrison County Child Development Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.1% vs 99.4%).
- •Harrison County Child Development Center does better on students per teacher (5.1 vs 13.0).
- •Central Elementary is the larger school with 482 students compared with 77.
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 Central Elementary better than Harrison County Child Development Center?
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 Central Elementary and Harrison County Child Development Center?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Gulfport and Gulfport in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary: 482. Harrison County Child Development Center: 77. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary and Harrison County Child Development Center rank in Mississippi?
Central Elementary is 236th of 427 and Harrison County Child Development Center is unranked among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).