Central Elementary School vs LC Hatcher Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 7.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary School
Lucedale · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
660 students
LC Hatcher Elementary School
Lucedale · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
280 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School Lucedale, Mississippi | LC Hatcher Elementary School Lucedale, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #160 of 427 | #338 of 427 |
| National rank | #27362 of 50,301 | #44836 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 660 | 280 |
| Enrollment | 660 | 280 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.2% | 71.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 5% |
| city | Lucedale | Lucedale |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.7 vs 20.0).
- •Central Elementary School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 5%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 24.5%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.2% vs 71.8%).
- •LC Hatcher Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.1).
- •Central Elementary School is the larger school with 660 students compared with 280.
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 School better than LC Hatcher Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elementary School ranks higher (46.7 vs 20.0 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 School and LC Hatcher Elementary School?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Lucedale and Lucedale in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 660. LC Hatcher Elementary School: 280. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and LC Hatcher Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Central Elementary School is 160th of 427 and LC Hatcher Elementary School is 338th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).