Franklin Academy vs West Lowndes Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Academy
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
231 students
West Lowndes Elementary
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
276 students
| Measure | Franklin Academy Columbus, Mississippi | West Lowndes Elementary Columbus, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #374 of 427 | #245 of 427 |
| National rank | #47778 of 50,301 | #35245 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 231 | 276 |
| Enrollment | 231 | 276 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 47% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Lowndes Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.1 vs 14.7).
- •West Lowndes Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 17%).
- •West Lowndes Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •West Lowndes Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.6% vs 100%).
- •West Lowndes Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.4).
- •West Lowndes Elementary is the larger school with 276 students compared with 231.
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 Franklin Academy better than West Lowndes Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), West Lowndes Elementary ranks higher (35.1 vs 14.7 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 Franklin Academy and West Lowndes Elementary?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Academy: 231. West Lowndes Elementary: 276. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Academy and West Lowndes Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Franklin Academy is 374th of 427 and West Lowndes Elementary is 245th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).