East Jones Elementary vs Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 7.8 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 Magnet School Of The Arts
Laurel · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
323 students
| Measure | East Jones Elementary Laurel, Mississippi | Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts Laurel, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #151 of 427 | #127 of 427 |
| National rank | #26724 of 50,301 | #24470 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 794 | 323 |
| Enrollment | 794 | 323 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.4% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 72% |
| city | Laurel | Laurel |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.0 vs 47.6).
- •Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts does better on math proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •East Jones Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.4% vs 100%).
- •East Jones Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.2).
- •East Jones Elementary is the larger school with 794 students compared with 323.
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 Magnet School Of The Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts ranks higher (51.0 vs 47.6 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 East Jones Elementary and Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Laurel and Laurel in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Jones Elementary: 794. Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts: 323. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Jones Elementary and Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts rank in Mississippi?
East Jones Elementary is 151st of 427 and Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts is 127th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).