Cook Elementary School vs McWillie Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 207 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cook Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students
McWillie Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
414 students
| Measure | Cook Elementary School Columbus, Mississippi | McWillie Elementary School Jackson, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #379 of 427 | #224 of 427 |
| National rank | #48055 of 50,301 | #33436 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 415 | 414 |
| Enrollment | 415 | 414 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 42% |
| city | Columbus | Jackson |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McWillie Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.8 vs 14.1).
- •McWillie Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 14%).
- •McWillie Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 25%).
- •Cook Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.8% vs 100%).
- •Cook Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.9).
- •Cook Elementary School is the larger school with 415 students compared with 414.
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 Cook Elementary School better than McWillie Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), McWillie Elementary School ranks higher (37.8 vs 14.1 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 Cook Elementary School and McWillie Elementary School?
About 207 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Jackson in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cook Elementary School: 415. McWillie Elementary School: 414. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cook Elementary School and McWillie Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Cook Elementary School is 379th of 427 and McWillie Elementary School is 224th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).