Fifth Street School vs South Side Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fifth Street School
West Point · Public middle · Grades 5–7
440 students
South Side Elementary School
West Point · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
337 students
| Measure | Fifth Street School West Point, Mississippi | South Side Elementary School West Point, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #80 of 181 | #231 of 427 |
| National rank | #9888 of 15,369 | #34131 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–7 | Grades 3–4 |
| Students | 440 | 337 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 337 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.2% | 87.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 40% |
| city | West Point | West Point |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fifth Street School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.7 vs 36.8).
- •Fifth Street School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 40%).
- •South Side Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 29%).
- •Fifth Street School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.2% vs 87.8%).
- •Fifth Street School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.5).
- •Fifth Street School is the larger school with 440 students compared with 337.
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 Fifth Street School better than South Side Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Fifth Street School ranks higher (39.7 vs 36.8 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 Fifth Street School and South Side Elementary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between West Point and West Point in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fifth Street School: 440. South Side Elementary School: 337. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fifth Street School and South Side Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Fifth Street School is 80th of 181 and South Side Elementary School is 231st of 427 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).