Gary Road Elementary vs Oak Forest Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 8.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gary Road Elementary
Byram · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
717 students
Oak Forest Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
436 students
| Measure | Gary Road Elementary Byram, Mississippi | Oak Forest Elementary School Jackson, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #259 of 427 | #418 of 427 |
| National rank | #36036 of 50,301 | #50019 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 717 | 436 |
| Enrollment | 717 | 436 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.1% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 20% |
| Math proficiency | – | 17% |
| city | Byram | Jackson |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gary Road Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.8 vs 7.1).
- •Gary Road Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.1% vs 100%).
- •Gary Road Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 19.0).
- •Gary Road Elementary is the larger school with 717 students compared with 436.
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 Gary Road Elementary better than Oak Forest Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Gary Road Elementary ranks higher (33.8 vs 7.1 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 Gary Road Elementary and Oak Forest Elementary School?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Byram and Jackson in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gary Road Elementary: 717. Oak Forest Elementary School: 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gary Road Elementary and Oak Forest Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Gary Road Elementary is 259th of 427 and Oak Forest Elementary School is 418th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).