Dexter Elementary School vs Lake Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 158 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dexter Elementary School
Tylertown · Public elementary · Grades K–8
74 students
Lake Elem
Pascagoula · Public elementary · Grades K–4
96 students
| Measure | Dexter Elementary School Tylertown, Mississippi | Lake Elem Pascagoula, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #356 of 427 | #71 of 427 |
| National rank | #46214 of 50,301 | #17517 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 74 | 96 |
| Enrollment | 74 | 96 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.9% | 66.7% |
| Students per teacher | 6.2 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 54.5% |
| city | Tylertown | Pascagoula |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 17.7).
- •Lake Elem does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 15%).
- •Lake Elem does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Lake Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.7% vs 91.9%).
- •Dexter Elementary School does better on students per teacher (6.2 vs 12.0).
- •Lake Elem is the larger school with 96 students compared with 74.
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 Dexter Elementary School better than Lake Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Elem ranks higher (61.0 vs 17.7 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 Dexter Elementary School and Lake Elem?
About 158 km in a straight line, between Tylertown and Pascagoula in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dexter Elementary School: 74. Lake Elem: 96. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dexter Elementary School and Lake Elem rank in Mississippi?
Dexter Elementary School is 356th of 427 and Lake Elem is 71st of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).