Flowood Elementary vs Wayne Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 153 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
Wayne Central School
Waynesboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
459 students
| Measure | Flowood Elementary Flowood, Mississippi | Wayne Central School Waynesboro, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #49 of 427 | #368 of 427 |
| National rank | #14526 of 50,301 | #46990 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 458 | 459 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 459 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.9% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 22% |
| city | Flowood | Waynesboro |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Flowood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.4 vs 16.3).
- •Flowood Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 22%).
- •Flowood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 27%).
- •Flowood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.9% vs 99.3%).
- •Flowood Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.8).
- •Wayne Central School is the larger school with 459 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 Wayne Central School?
On the Success Index (US), Flowood Elementary ranks higher (65.4 vs 16.3 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 Wayne Central School?
About 153 km in a straight line, between Flowood and Waynesboro in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Flowood Elementary: 458. Wayne Central School: 459. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Flowood Elementary and Wayne Central School rank in Mississippi?
Flowood Elementary is 49th of 427 and Wayne Central School is 368th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).