East Jones Elementary vs Laurel High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 8.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Jones Elementary
Laurel · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
794 students
Laurel High School
Laurel · Public high · Grades 9–12
732 students
| Measure | East Jones Elementary Laurel, Mississippi | Laurel High School Laurel, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #151 of 427 | #179 of 197 |
| National rank | #26724 of 50,301 | #16054 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 794 | 732 |
| Enrollment | 794 | 732 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.4% | 99.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 25% |
| city | Laurel | Laurel |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Jones Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.6 vs 15.0).
- •East Jones Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 25%).
- •East Jones Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 15%).
- •East Jones Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.4% vs 99.9%).
- •East Jones Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 17.4).
- •East Jones Elementary is the larger school with 794 students compared with 732.
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 Jones Elementary better than Laurel High School?
On the Success Index (US), East Jones Elementary ranks higher (47.6 vs 15.0 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 Jones Elementary and Laurel High School?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Laurel and Laurel in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Jones Elementary: 794. Laurel High School: 732. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Jones Elementary and Laurel High School rank in Mississippi?
East Jones Elementary is 151st of 427 and Laurel High School is 179th of 197 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).