Columbia Elementary School vs West Marion Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 3.9 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
West Marion Primary School
Foxworth · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
435 students
| Measure | Columbia Elementary School Columbia, Mississippi | West Marion Primary School Foxworth, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #94 of 427 | #106 of 427 |
| National rank | #21138 of 50,301 | #22540 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 378 | 435 |
| Enrollment | 378 | 435 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.8% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 82% |
| city | Columbia | Foxworth |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.7 vs 53.8).
- •West Marion Primary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 58%).
- •West Marion Primary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Columbia Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.8% vs 99.3%).
- •Columbia Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 19.8).
- •West Marion Primary School is the larger school with 435 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 West Marion Primary School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Elementary School ranks higher (55.7 vs 53.8 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 Columbia Elementary School and West Marion Primary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Foxworth in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Elementary School: 378. West Marion Primary School: 435. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Elementary School and West Marion Primary School rank in Mississippi?
Columbia Elementary School is 94th of 427 and West Marion Primary School is 106th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).