Cleveland Central Middle School vs Parks Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cleveland Central Middle School
Cleveland · Public middle · Grades 7–8
423 students
Parks Elementary School
Cleveland · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
265 students
| Measure | Cleveland Central Middle School Cleveland, Mississippi | Parks Elementary School Cleveland, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #167 of 181 | #329 of 427 |
| National rank | #14710 of 15,369 | #44301 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 423 | 265 |
| Enrollment | 423 | 265 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 34% |
| city | Cleveland | Cleveland |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parks Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.9 vs 13.8).
- •Parks Elementary School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 23%).
- •Parks Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 24%).
- •Cleveland Central Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 100%).
- •Parks Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 16.9).
- •Cleveland Central Middle School is the larger school with 423 students compared with 265.
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 Cleveland Central Middle School better than Parks Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Parks Elementary School ranks higher (20.9 vs 13.8 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 Cleveland Central Middle School and Parks Elementary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Cleveland and Cleveland in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cleveland Central Middle School: 423. Parks Elementary School: 265. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cleveland Central Middle School and Parks Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Cleveland Central Middle School is 167th of 181 and Parks Elementary School is 329th of 427 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).