Clarkdale Elementary School vs Lyman Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 197 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clarkdale Elementary School
Meridian · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
527 students
Lyman Elementary
Gulfport · Public elementary · Grades K–6
524 students
| Measure | Clarkdale Elementary School Meridian, Mississippi | Lyman Elementary Gulfport, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #25 of 427 | #110 of 427 |
| National rank | #9768 of 50,301 | #23044 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 527 | 524 |
| Enrollment | 527 | 524 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.4% | 65.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 61% |
| city | Meridian | Gulfport |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clarkdale Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.2 vs 53.0).
- •Clarkdale Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Clarkdale Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 53%).
- •Clarkdale Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.4% vs 65.3%).
- •Clarkdale Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 18.1).
- •Clarkdale Elementary School is the larger school with 527 students compared with 524.
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 Clarkdale Elementary School better than Lyman Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Clarkdale Elementary School ranks higher (72.2 vs 53.0 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 Clarkdale Elementary School and Lyman Elementary?
About 197 km in a straight line, between Meridian and Gulfport in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clarkdale Elementary School: 527. Lyman Elementary: 524. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clarkdale Elementary School and Lyman Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Clarkdale Elementary School is 25th of 427 and Lyman Elementary is 110th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).