D.M. Smith Elementary vs Dorsey Attendance Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 211 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
D.M. Smith Elementary
Cleveland · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
233 students
Dorsey Attendance Center
Fulton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
233 students
| Measure | D.M. Smith Elementary Cleveland, Mississippi | Dorsey Attendance Center Fulton, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #382 of 427 | #196 of 427 |
| National rank | #48244 of 50,301 | #31059 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 233 | 233 |
| Enrollment | 233 | 233 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 82% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 43% |
| city | Cleveland | Fulton |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dorsey Attendance Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.3 vs 13.6).
- •Dorsey Attendance Center does better on math proficiency (43% vs 16%).
- •Dorsey Attendance Center does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 12%).
- •Dorsey Attendance Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82% vs 99.6%).
- •Dorsey Attendance Center does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.9).
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 D.M. Smith Elementary better than Dorsey Attendance Center?
On the Success Index (US), Dorsey Attendance Center ranks higher (41.3 vs 13.6 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 D.M. Smith Elementary and Dorsey Attendance Center?
About 211 km in a straight line, between Cleveland and Fulton in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
D.M. Smith Elementary: 233. Dorsey Attendance Center: 233. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do D.M. Smith Elementary and Dorsey Attendance Center rank in Mississippi?
D.M. Smith Elementary is 382nd of 427 and Dorsey Attendance Center is 196th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).