Hernando Hills Elementary vs Lafayette Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 71 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hernando Hills Elementary
Hernando · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
770 students
Lafayette Elementary School
Oxford · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
776 students
| Measure | Hernando Hills Elementary Hernando, Mississippi | Lafayette Elementary School Oxford, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #15 of 427 | #120 of 427 |
| National rank | #7446 of 50,301 | #24058 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–3 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 770 | 776 |
| Enrollment | 770 | 776 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.6% | 53.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | – |
| Math proficiency | 78% | – |
| city | Hernando | Oxford |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hernando Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.8 vs 51.6).
- •Hernando Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.6% vs 53.1%).
- •Lafayette Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.0).
- •Lafayette Elementary School is the larger school with 776 students compared with 770.
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 Hernando Hills Elementary better than Lafayette Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hernando Hills Elementary ranks higher (75.8 vs 51.6 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 Hernando Hills Elementary and Lafayette Elementary School?
About 71 km in a straight line, between Hernando and Oxford in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hernando Hills Elementary: 770. Lafayette Elementary School: 776. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hernando Hills Elementary and Lafayette Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Hernando Hills Elementary is 15th of 427 and Lafayette Elementary School is 120th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).