Houston Lower Elementary School vs Olive Branch Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 142 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houston Lower Elementary School
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
472 students
Olive Branch Intermediate School
Olive Branch · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
472 students
| Measure | Houston Lower Elementary School Houston, Mississippi | Olive Branch Intermediate School Olive Branch, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #247 of 427 | #226 of 427 |
| National rank | #35450 of 50,301 | #33691 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 472 | 472 |
| Enrollment | 472 | 472 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.9% | 62.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 41% |
| Math proficiency | – | 41% |
| city | Houston | Olive Branch |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Olive Branch Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.5 vs 34.7).
- •Olive Branch Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.9% vs 79.9%).
- •Houston Lower Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.9).
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 Houston Lower Elementary School better than Olive Branch Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Olive Branch Intermediate School ranks higher (37.5 vs 34.7 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 Houston Lower Elementary School and Olive Branch Intermediate School?
About 142 km in a straight line, between Houston and Olive Branch in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houston Lower Elementary School: 472. Olive Branch Intermediate School: 472. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houston Lower Elementary School and Olive Branch Intermediate School rank in Mississippi?
Houston Lower Elementary School is 247th of 427 and Olive Branch Intermediate School is 226th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).