Hayes Cooper Center vs I. T. Montgomery Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hayes Cooper Center
Merigold · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
304 students
I. T. Montgomery Elementary School
Mound Bayou · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
185 students
| Measure | Hayes Cooper Center Merigold, Mississippi | I. T. Montgomery Elementary School Mound Bayou, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #73 of 427 | #319 of 427 |
| National rank | #17864 of 50,301 | #43648 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 304 | 185 |
| Enrollment | 304 | 185 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 32% |
| city | Merigold | Mound Bayou |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hayes Cooper Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.5 vs 21.9).
- •Hayes Cooper Center does better on math proficiency (77% vs 32%).
- •Hayes Cooper Center does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 27%).
- •I. T. Montgomery Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 100%).
- •I. T. Montgomery Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.2).
- •Hayes Cooper Center is the larger school with 304 students compared with 185.
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 Hayes Cooper Center better than I. T. Montgomery Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hayes Cooper Center ranks higher (60.5 vs 21.9 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 Hayes Cooper Center and I. T. Montgomery Elementary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Merigold and Mound Bayou in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hayes Cooper Center: 304. I. T. Montgomery Elementary School: 185. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hayes Cooper Center and I. T. Montgomery Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Hayes Cooper Center is 73rd of 427 and I. T. Montgomery Elementary School is 319th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).