D.M. Smith Elementary vs Parks Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 3.0 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
Parks Elementary School
Cleveland · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
265 students
| Measure | D.M. Smith Elementary Cleveland, Mississippi | Parks Elementary School Cleveland, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #382 of 427 | #329 of 427 |
| National rank | #48244 of 50,301 | #44301 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 233 | 265 |
| Enrollment | 233 | 265 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 34% |
| city | Cleveland | Cleveland |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parks Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.9 vs 13.6).
- •Parks Elementary School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 16%).
- •Parks Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 12%).
- •D.M. Smith Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 100%).
- •D.M. Smith Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 16.6).
- •Parks Elementary School is the larger school with 265 students compared with 233.
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 Parks Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Parks Elementary School ranks higher (20.9 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 Parks Elementary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Cleveland and Cleveland in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
D.M. Smith Elementary: 233. Parks Elementary School: 265. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do D.M. Smith Elementary and Parks Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
D.M. Smith Elementary is 382nd of 427 and Parks Elementary School is 329th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).