College Park Elementary vs Hayes Cooper Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 432 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
College Park Elementary
Gautier · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
303 students
Hayes Cooper Center
Merigold · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
304 students
| Measure | College Park Elementary Gautier, Mississippi | Hayes Cooper Center Merigold, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #156 of 427 | #73 of 427 |
| National rank | #27073 of 50,301 | #17864 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 303 | 304 |
| Enrollment | 303 | 304 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.6% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 77% |
| city | Gautier | Merigold |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hayes Cooper Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.5 vs 47.1).
- •Hayes Cooper Center does better on math proficiency (77% vs 37%).
- •Hayes Cooper Center does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •College Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.6% vs 100%).
- •College Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.2).
- •Hayes Cooper Center is the larger school with 304 students compared with 303.
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 College Park Elementary better than Hayes Cooper Center?
On the Success Index (US), Hayes Cooper Center ranks higher (60.5 vs 47.1 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 College Park Elementary and Hayes Cooper Center?
About 432 km in a straight line, between Gautier and Merigold in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
College Park Elementary: 303. Hayes Cooper Center: 304. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do College Park Elementary and Hayes Cooper Center rank in Mississippi?
College Park Elementary is 156th of 427 and Hayes Cooper Center is 73rd of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).