Florence Elementary vs McLaurin Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 8.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Florence Elementary
Florence · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
537 students
McLaurin Elementary
Florence · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
504 students
| Measure | Florence Elementary Florence, Mississippi | McLaurin Elementary Florence, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #26 of 427 | #207 of 427 |
| National rank | #9779 of 50,301 | #31948 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 537 | 504 |
| Enrollment | 537 | 504 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.2% | 75.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 41% |
| city | Florence | Florence |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Florence Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.2 vs 40.0).
- •Florence Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 41%).
- •Florence Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 39%).
- •Florence Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.2% vs 75.2%).
- •McLaurin Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.3).
- •Florence Elementary is the larger school with 537 students compared with 504.
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 Florence Elementary better than McLaurin Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Florence Elementary ranks higher (72.2 vs 40.0 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 Florence Elementary and McLaurin Elementary?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Florence and Florence in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Florence Elementary: 537. McLaurin Elementary: 504. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Florence Elementary and McLaurin Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Florence Elementary is 26th of 427 and McLaurin Elementary is 207th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).