East Hancock Elementary School vs Highland Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 234 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Hancock Elementary School
Kiln · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
633 students
Highland Elementary School
Ridgeland · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
629 students
| Measure | East Hancock Elementary School Kiln, Mississippi | Highland Elementary School Ridgeland, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #31 of 427 | #176 of 427 |
| National rank | #10115 of 50,301 | #28794 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 633 | 629 |
| Enrollment | 633 | 629 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.5% | 79% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 42% |
| city | Kiln | Ridgeland |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Hancock Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.7 vs 44.7).
- •East Hancock Elementary School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 42%).
- •East Hancock Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 51%).
- •East Hancock Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.5% vs 79%).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 21.1).
- •East Hancock Elementary School is the larger school with 633 students compared with 629.
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 Hancock Elementary School better than Highland Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), East Hancock Elementary School ranks higher (71.7 vs 44.7 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 East Hancock Elementary School and Highland Elementary School?
About 234 km in a straight line, between Kiln and Ridgeland in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Hancock Elementary School: 633. Highland Elementary School: 629. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Hancock Elementary School and Highland Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
East Hancock Elementary School is 31st of 427 and Highland Elementary School is 176th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).