Central Elementary vs Moorhead Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 390 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary
Pascagoula · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
245 students
Moorhead Central School
Moorhead · Public elementary · Grades K–8
245 students
| Measure | Central Elementary Pascagoula, Mississippi | Moorhead Central School Moorhead, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #132 of 427 | #321 of 427 |
| National rank | #25024 of 50,301 | #43742 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 245 | 245 |
| Enrollment | 245 | 245 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.6% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 22% |
| city | Pascagoula | Moorhead |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.2 vs 21.8).
- •Central Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 22%).
- •Central Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Central Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.6% vs 100%).
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 Moorhead Central School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elementary ranks higher (50.2 vs 21.8 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 Central Elementary and Moorhead Central School?
About 390 km in a straight line, between Pascagoula and Moorhead in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary: 245. Moorhead Central School: 245. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary and Moorhead Central School rank in Mississippi?
Central Elementary is 132nd of 427 and Moorhead Central School is 321st of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).