Johnson Elementary School vs Lanier Junior/Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Johnson Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
444 students
Lanier Junior/Senior High School
Jackson · Public high · Grades 7–12
895 students
| Measure | Johnson Elementary School Jackson, Mississippi | Lanier Junior/Senior High School Jackson, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #413 of 427 | #184 of 197 |
| National rank | #49895 of 50,301 | #16164 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 444 | 895 |
| Enrollment | 444 | 895 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 4% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 7.5% |
| city | Jackson | Jackson |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lanier Junior/Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.3 vs 7.9).
- •Johnson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 7.5%).
- •Johnson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 4%).
- •Lanier Junior/Senior High School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 16.4).
- •Lanier Junior/Senior High School is the larger school with 895 students compared with 444.
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 Johnson Elementary School better than Lanier Junior/Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lanier Junior/Senior High School ranks higher (14.3 vs 7.9 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 Johnson Elementary School and Lanier Junior/Senior High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Jackson in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Johnson Elementary School: 444. Lanier Junior/Senior High School: 895. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Johnson Elementary School and Lanier Junior/Senior High School rank in Mississippi?
Johnson Elementary School is 413th of 427 and Lanier Junior/Senior High School is 184th of 197 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).