East Central Lower Elementary vs Oakdale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 235 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Central Lower Elementary
Moss Point · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
567 students
Oakdale Elementary
Brandon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
566 students
| Measure | East Central Lower Elementary Moss Point, Mississippi | Oakdale Elementary Brandon, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #220 of 427 | #42 of 427 |
| National rank | #33000 of 50,301 | #13661 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 567 | 566 |
| Enrollment | 567 | 566 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.8% | 37.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 56% |
| Math proficiency | – | 62% |
| city | Moss Point | Brandon |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakdale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.7 vs 38.4).
- •Oakdale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.1% vs 57.8%).
- •Oakdale Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 19.6).
- •East Central Lower Elementary is the larger school with 567 students compared with 566.
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 East Central Lower Elementary better than Oakdale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Oakdale Elementary ranks higher (66.7 vs 38.4 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 East Central Lower Elementary and Oakdale Elementary?
About 235 km in a straight line, between Moss Point and Brandon in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Central Lower Elementary: 567. Oakdale Elementary: 566. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Central Lower Elementary and Oakdale Elementary rank in Mississippi?
East Central Lower Elementary is 220th of 427 and Oakdale Elementary is 42nd of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).