Highland Bluff Elementary vs Oakdale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Bluff Elementary
Brandon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
491 students
Oakdale Elementary
Brandon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
566 students
| Measure | Highland Bluff Elementary Brandon, Mississippi | Oakdale Elementary Brandon, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #11 of 427 | #42 of 427 |
| National rank | #6753 of 50,301 | #13661 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 491 | 566 |
| Enrollment | 491 | 566 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.3% | 37.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 62% |
| city | Brandon | Brandon |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Bluff Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 66.7).
- •Highland Bluff Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 62%).
- •Highland Bluff Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 56%).
- •Oakdale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.1% vs 40.3%).
- •Highland Bluff Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.9).
- •Oakdale Elementary is the larger school with 566 students compared with 491.
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 Highland Bluff Elementary better than Oakdale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Bluff Elementary ranks higher (76.9 vs 66.7 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 Highland Bluff Elementary and Oakdale Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Brandon and Brandon in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Bluff Elementary: 491. Oakdale Elementary: 566. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Bluff Elementary and Oakdale Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Highland Bluff Elementary is 11th of 427 and Oakdale Elementary is 42nd of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).