Florence High School vs Richland Upper Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Florence High School
Florence · Public high · Grades 9–12
718 students
Richland Upper Elementary
Richland · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
480 students
| Measure | Florence High School Florence, Mississippi | Richland Upper Elementary Richland, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #41 of 197 | #166 of 427 |
| National rank | #7317 of 16,910 | #28200 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 718 | 480 |
| Enrollment | 718 | 480 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.8% | 77.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 49% |
| city | Florence | Richland |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Florence High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.0 vs 45.6).
- •Richland Upper Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 32%).
- •Florence High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 43%).
- •Florence High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.8% vs 77.9%).
- •Richland Upper Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.5).
- •Florence High School is the larger school with 718 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 High School better than Richland Upper Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Florence High School ranks higher (54.0 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 High School and Richland Upper Elementary?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Florence and Richland in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Florence High School: 718. Richland Upper Elementary: 480. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Florence High School and Richland Upper Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Florence High School is 41st of 197 and Richland Upper Elementary is 166th of 427 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).