Grace Christian Elementary vs Longleaf Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 6.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grace Christian Elementary
Hattiesburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
367 students
Longleaf Elementary
Hattiesburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
787 students
| Measure | Grace Christian Elementary Hattiesburg, Mississippi | Longleaf Elementary Hattiesburg, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #283 of 427 | #50 of 427 |
| National rank | #39965 of 50,301 | #14658 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 367 | 787 |
| Enrollment | 367 | 787 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 56.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 65% |
| city | Hattiesburg | Hattiesburg |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longleaf Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.2 vs 27.7).
- •Longleaf Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 38%).
- •Longleaf Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 43%).
- •Longleaf Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.5% vs 100%).
- •Longleaf Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.7).
- •Longleaf Elementary is the larger school with 787 students compared with 367.
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 Grace Christian Elementary better than Longleaf Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Longleaf Elementary ranks higher (65.2 vs 27.7 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 Grace Christian Elementary and Longleaf Elementary?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Hattiesburg and Hattiesburg in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grace Christian Elementary: 367. Longleaf Elementary: 787. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grace Christian Elementary and Longleaf Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Grace Christian Elementary is 283rd of 427 and Longleaf Elementary is 50th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).