Flowood Elementary vs Northwest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Flowood Elementary
Flowood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
458 students
Northwest Elementary
Flowood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
477 students
| Measure | Flowood Elementary Flowood, Mississippi | Northwest Elementary Flowood, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #49 of 427 | #18 of 427 |
| National rank | #14526 of 50,301 | #8275 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 458 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.9% | 37.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 61% |
| city | Flowood | Flowood |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.5 vs 65.4).
- •Northwest Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 58%).
- •Northwest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 60%).
- •Northwest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.1% vs 50.9%).
- •Northwest Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 13.9).
- •Northwest Elementary is the larger school with 477 students compared with 458.
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 Flowood Elementary better than Northwest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Northwest Elementary ranks higher (74.5 vs 65.4 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 Flowood Elementary and Northwest Elementary?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Flowood and Flowood in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Flowood Elementary: 458. Northwest Elementary: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Flowood Elementary and Northwest Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Flowood Elementary is 49th of 427 and Northwest Elementary is 18th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).