Glade Elementary vs Laurel Upper Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glade Elementary
Laurel · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
423 students
Laurel Upper Elementary
Laurel · Public middle · Grades 5–6
253 students
| Measure | Glade Elementary Laurel, Mississippi | Laurel Upper Elementary Laurel, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #43 of 427 | #153 of 181 |
| National rank | #13703 of 50,301 | #14199 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 423 | 253 |
| Enrollment | 423 | 253 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.7% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 22% |
| city | Laurel | Laurel |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glade Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.6 vs 17.4).
- •Glade Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 22%).
- •Glade Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 27%).
- •Glade Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.7% vs 100%).
- •Glade Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.1).
- •Glade Elementary is the larger school with 423 students compared with 253.
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 Glade Elementary better than Laurel Upper Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Glade Elementary ranks higher (66.6 vs 17.4 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 Glade Elementary and Laurel Upper Elementary?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Laurel and Laurel in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glade Elementary: 423. Laurel Upper Elementary: 253. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glade Elementary and Laurel Upper Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Glade Elementary is 43rd of 427 and Laurel Upper Elementary is 153rd of 181 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).