Jim Hill High School vs Key Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jim Hill High School
Jackson · Public high · Grades 9–12
975 students
Key Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
259 students
| Measure | Jim Hill High School Jackson, Mississippi | Key Elementary School Jackson, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #183 of 197 | #167 of 427 |
| National rank | #16149 of 16,910 | #28255 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 975 | 259 |
| Enrollment | 975 | 259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.9% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 57% |
| city | Jackson | Jackson |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Key Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.5 vs 14.4).
- •Key Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 3%).
- •Key Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 15%).
- •Jim Hill High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.9% vs 100%).
- •Jim Hill High School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 16.2).
- •Jim Hill High School is the larger school with 975 students compared with 259.
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 Jim Hill High School better than Key Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Key Elementary School ranks higher (45.5 vs 14.4 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 Jim Hill High School and Key Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Jackson in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jim Hill High School: 975. Key Elementary School: 259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jim Hill High School and Key Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Jim Hill High School is 183rd of 197 and Key Elementary School is 167th of 427 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).