Florence Elementary vs Richland Upper Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 7.2 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 Upper Elementary
Richland · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
480 students
| Measure | Florence Elementary Florence, Mississippi | Richland Upper Elementary Richland, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #26 of 427 | #166 of 427 |
| National rank | #9779 of 50,301 | #28200 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 537 | 480 |
| Enrollment | 537 | 480 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.2% | 77.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 49% |
| city | Florence | Richland |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Florence Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.2 vs 45.6).
- •Florence Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 49%).
- •Florence Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 43%).
- •Florence Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.2% vs 77.9%).
- •Richland Upper Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.3).
- •Florence Elementary is the larger school with 537 students compared with 480.
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 Upper Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Florence Elementary ranks higher (72.2 vs 45.6 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 Florence Elementary and Richland Upper Elementary?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Florence and Richland in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Florence Elementary: 537. Richland Upper Elementary: 480. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Florence Elementary and Richland Upper Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Florence Elementary is 26th of 427 and Richland Upper Elementary is 166th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).