Crystal Springs Elementary vs South Hancock Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 209 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crystal Springs Elementary
Crystal Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–4
482 students
South Hancock Elementary School
Bay St. Louis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
480 students
| Measure | Crystal Springs Elementary Crystal Springs, Mississippi | South Hancock Elementary School Bay St. Louis, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #229 of 427 | #186 of 427 |
| National rank | #34091 of 50,301 | #29918 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 482 | 480 |
| Enrollment | 482 | 480 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 73.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 41% |
| city | Crystal Springs | Bay St. Louis |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Hancock Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.1 vs 36.8).
- •Crystal Springs Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 41%).
- •South Hancock Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •South Hancock Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.8% vs 100%).
- •Crystal Springs Elementary is the larger school with 482 students compared with 480.
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 Crystal Springs Elementary better than South Hancock Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), South Hancock Elementary School ranks higher (43.1 vs 36.8 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 Crystal Springs Elementary and South Hancock Elementary School?
About 209 km in a straight line, between Crystal Springs and Bay St. Louis in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crystal Springs Elementary: 482. South Hancock Elementary School: 480. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crystal Springs Elementary and South Hancock Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Crystal Springs Elementary is 229th of 427 and South Hancock Elementary School is 186th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).