Florence Elementary vs Richland High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 7.1 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
Richland High School
Richland · Public high · Grades 7–12
731 students
| Measure | Florence Elementary Florence, Mississippi | Richland High School Richland, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #26 of 427 | #79 of 197 |
| National rank | #9779 of 50,301 | #10615 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 537 | 731 |
| Enrollment | 537 | 731 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.2% | 73.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 38% |
| city | Florence | Richland |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Florence Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.2 vs 41.4).
- •Florence Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 38%).
- •Florence Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 37%).
- •Florence Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.2% vs 73.1%).
- •Richland High School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 15.3).
- •Richland High School is the larger school with 731 students compared with 537.
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 Richland High School?
On the Success Index (US), Florence Elementary ranks higher (72.2 vs 41.4 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 Richland High School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Florence and Richland in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Florence Elementary: 537. Richland High School: 731. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Florence Elementary and Richland High School rank in Mississippi?
Florence Elementary is 26th of 427 and Richland High School is 79th of 197 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).