Clara School vs Parkway Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 297 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clara School
Waynesboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
418 students
Parkway Elementary School
Tupelo · Public elementary · Grades K–2
418 students
| Measure | Clara School Waynesboro, Mississippi | Parkway Elementary School Tupelo, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #258 of 427 | #157 of 427 |
| National rank | #36027 of 50,301 | #27107 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 418 | 418 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 418 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 74.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | – |
| Math proficiency | 43% | – |
| city | Waynesboro | Tupelo |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkway Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.1 vs 33.8).
- •Parkway Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.9% vs 99.3%).
- •Parkway Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.4).
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 Clara School better than Parkway Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Parkway Elementary School ranks higher (47.1 vs 33.8 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 Clara School and Parkway Elementary School?
About 297 km in a straight line, between Waynesboro and Tupelo in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clara School: 418. Parkway Elementary School: 418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clara School and Parkway Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Clara School is 258th of 427 and Parkway Elementary School is 157th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).