Hancock North Central School vs Poplar Springs Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 222 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hancock North Central School
Kiln · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
404 students
Poplar Springs Elementary
Meridian · Public elementary · Grades K–5
405 students
| Measure | Hancock North Central School Kiln, Mississippi | Poplar Springs Elementary Meridian, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #100 of 427 | #187 of 427 |
| National rank | #21806 of 50,301 | #30113 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 404 | 405 |
| Enrollment | 404 | 405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.8% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 57% |
| city | Kiln | Meridian |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hancock North Central School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.8 vs 42.8).
- •Poplar Springs Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 53%).
- •Hancock North Central School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 49%).
- •Hancock North Central School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.8% vs 100%).
- •Hancock North Central School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.0).
- •Poplar Springs Elementary is the larger school with 405 students compared with 404.
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 Hancock North Central School better than Poplar Springs Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hancock North Central School ranks higher (54.8 vs 42.8 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 Hancock North Central School and Poplar Springs Elementary?
About 222 km in a straight line, between Kiln and Meridian in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hancock North Central School: 404. Poplar Springs Elementary: 405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hancock North Central School and Poplar Springs Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Hancock North Central School is 100th of 427 and Poplar Springs Elementary is 187th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).