Highland Elementary School vs North Jackson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 4.3 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
North Jackson Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
346 students
| Measure | Highland Elementary School Ridgeland, Mississippi | North Jackson Elementary School Jackson, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #176 of 427 | #355 of 427 |
| National rank | #28794 of 50,301 | #46137 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 629 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 629 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| city | Ridgeland | Jackson |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.7 vs 17.9).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 30%).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79% vs 100%).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.5).
- •Highland Elementary School is the larger school with 629 students compared with 346.
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 North Jackson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Elementary School ranks higher (44.7 vs 17.9 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 Highland Elementary School and North Jackson Elementary School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Ridgeland and Jackson in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Elementary School: 629. North Jackson Elementary School: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Elementary School and North Jackson Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Highland Elementary School is 176th of 427 and North Jackson Elementary School is 355th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).