Harrison Central Elementary vs Oak Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 28 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harrison Central Elementary
Gulfport · Public elementary · Grades K–3
465 students
Oak Park Elementary
Ocean Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
467 students
| Measure | Harrison Central Elementary Gulfport, Mississippi | Oak Park Elementary Ocean Springs, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #130 of 427 | #6 of 427 |
| National rank | #24678 of 50,301 | #5095 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 465 | 467 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 467 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.3% | 25.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| city | Gulfport | Ocean Springs |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.8 vs 50.7).
- •Oak Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Oak Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Oak Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.9% vs 76.3%).
- •Oak Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 17.2).
- •Oak Park Elementary is the larger school with 467 students compared with 465.
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 Harrison Central Elementary better than Oak Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Park Elementary ranks higher (79.8 vs 50.7 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 Harrison Central Elementary and Oak Park Elementary?
About 28 km in a straight line, between Gulfport and Ocean Springs in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harrison Central Elementary: 465. Oak Park Elementary: 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harrison Central Elementary and Oak Park Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Harrison Central Elementary is 130th of 427 and Oak Park Elementary is 6th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).