Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary School vs Starkville High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary School
Starkville · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
1,066 students
Starkville High School
Starkville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,376 students
| Measure | Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary School Starkville, Mississippi | Starkville High School Starkville, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #228 of 427 | #120 of 197 |
| National rank | #33974 of 50,301 | #13128 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 2–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,066 | 1,376 |
| Enrollment | 1,066 | 1,376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.2% | 64.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 23% |
| city | Starkville | Starkville |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.0 vs 31.0).
- •Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 23%).
- •Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 30%).
- •Starkville High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.8% vs 69.2%).
- •Starkville High School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 15.2).
- •Starkville High School is the larger school with 1,376 students compared with 1,066.
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 Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary School better than Starkville High School?
On the Success Index (US), Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary School ranks higher (37.0 vs 31.0 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 Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary School and Starkville High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Starkville and Starkville in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary School: 1,066. Starkville High School: 1,376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary School and Starkville High School rank in Mississippi?
Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary School is 228th of 427 and Starkville High School is 120th of 197 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).