Central Elementary vs William M Colmer Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 2.4 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
William M Colmer Middle
Pascagoula · Public middle · Grades 7–8
532 students
| Measure | Central Elementary Pascagoula, Mississippi | William M Colmer Middle Pascagoula, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #132 of 427 | #77 of 181 |
| National rank | #25024 of 50,301 | #9677 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 245 | 532 |
| Enrollment | 245 | 532 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.6% | 73.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 43% |
| city | Pascagoula | Pascagoula |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.2 vs 40.7).
- •Central Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 43%).
- •Central Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 29%).
- •William M Colmer Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.1% vs 79.6%).
- •William M Colmer Middle does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.6).
- •William M Colmer Middle is the larger school with 532 students compared with 245.
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 William M Colmer Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elementary ranks higher (50.2 vs 40.7 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 Central Elementary and William M Colmer Middle?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Pascagoula and Pascagoula in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary: 245. William M Colmer Middle: 532. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary and William M Colmer Middle rank in Mississippi?
Central Elementary is 132nd of 427 and William M Colmer Middle is 77th of 181 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).