Gary Road Intermediate vs Oak Forest Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 9.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gary Road Intermediate
Byram · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
680 students
Oak Forest Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
436 students
| Measure | Gary Road Intermediate Byram, Mississippi | Oak Forest Elementary School Jackson, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #242 of 427 | #418 of 427 |
| National rank | #34881 of 50,301 | #50019 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 680 | 436 |
| Enrollment | 680 | 436 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.3% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 17% |
| city | Byram | Jackson |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gary Road Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.6 vs 7.1).
- •Gary Road Intermediate does better on math proficiency (38% vs 17%).
- •Gary Road Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 20%).
- •Gary Road Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.3% vs 100%).
- •Gary Road Intermediate does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 19.0).
- •Gary Road Intermediate is the larger school with 680 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 Intermediate better than Oak Forest Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Gary Road Intermediate ranks higher (35.6 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 Intermediate and Oak Forest Elementary School?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Byram and Jackson in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gary Road Intermediate: 680. Oak Forest Elementary School: 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gary Road Intermediate and Oak Forest Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Gary Road Intermediate is 242nd of 427 and Oak Forest Elementary School is 418th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).