Columbia Elementary School vs Franklin Lower Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 100 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Elementary School
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
378 students
Franklin Lower Elementary
Meadville · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
379 students
| Measure | Columbia Elementary School Columbia, Mississippi | Franklin Lower Elementary Meadville, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #94 of 427 | #162 of 427 |
| National rank | #21138 of 50,301 | #27957 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 378 | 379 |
| Enrollment | 378 | 379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.8% | 77.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 47% |
| city | Columbia | Meadville |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.7 vs 45.9).
- •Columbia Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 47%).
- •Columbia Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.8% vs 77.8%).
- •Columbia Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.2).
- •Franklin Lower Elementary is the larger school with 379 students compared with 378.
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 Columbia Elementary School better than Franklin Lower Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Elementary School ranks higher (55.7 vs 45.9 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 Columbia Elementary School and Franklin Lower Elementary?
About 100 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Meadville in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Elementary School: 378. Franklin Lower Elementary: 379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Elementary School and Franklin Lower Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Columbia Elementary School is 94th of 427 and Franklin Lower Elementary is 162nd of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).