Columbia Primary School vs Purvis Lower Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 43 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Primary School
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
448 students
Purvis Lower Elementary
Purvis · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
448 students
| Measure | Columbia Primary School Columbia, Mississippi | Purvis Lower Elementary Purvis, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #133 of 427 | #122 of 427 |
| National rank | #25223 of 50,301 | #24286 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 448 | 448 |
| Enrollment | 448 | 448 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.1% | 54.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Columbia | Purvis |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Purvis Lower Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.3 vs 49.9).
- •Purvis Lower Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.2% vs 70.1%).
- •Columbia Primary School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.4).
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 Primary School better than Purvis Lower Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Purvis Lower Elementary ranks higher (51.3 vs 49.9 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 Primary School and Purvis Lower Elementary?
About 43 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Purvis in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Primary School: 448. Purvis Lower Elementary: 448. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Primary School and Purvis Lower Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Columbia Primary School is 133rd of 427 and Purvis Lower Elementary is 122nd of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).