Highland Elementary School vs Madison County Preschool
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Elementary School
Ridgeland · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
629 students
Madison County Preschool
Ridgeland · Public other · Grades PK–PK
47 students
| Measure | Highland Elementary School Ridgeland, Mississippi | Madison County Preschool Ridgeland, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #176 of 427 | – |
| National rank | #28794 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 629 | 47 |
| Enrollment | 629 | 47 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79% | 38.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 4.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | – |
| Math proficiency | 42% | – |
| city | Ridgeland | Ridgeland |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madison County Preschool does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.3% vs 79%).
- •Madison County Preschool does better on students per teacher (4.7 vs 13.7).
- •Highland Elementary School is the larger school with 629 students compared with 47.
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 Elementary School better than Madison County Preschool?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Highland Elementary School and Madison County Preschool?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Ridgeland and Ridgeland in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Elementary School: 629. Madison County Preschool: 47. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Elementary School and Madison County Preschool rank in Mississippi?
Highland Elementary School is 176th of 427 and Madison County Preschool is unranked among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).