Johnson Elementary School vs Purvis Lower Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 154 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
Purvis Lower Elementary
Purvis · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
448 students
| Measure | Johnson Elementary School Jackson, Mississippi | Purvis Lower Elementary Purvis, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #413 of 427 | #122 of 427 |
| National rank | #49895 of 50,301 | #24286 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 444 | 448 |
| Enrollment | 444 | 448 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 54.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | – |
| Math proficiency | 12% | – |
| city | Jackson | Purvis |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Purvis Lower Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.3 vs 7.9).
- •Purvis Lower Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.2% vs 100%).
- •Purvis Lower Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.4).
- •Purvis Lower Elementary is the larger school with 448 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 Purvis Lower Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Purvis Lower Elementary ranks higher (51.3 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 Purvis Lower Elementary?
About 154 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Purvis in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Johnson Elementary School: 444. Purvis Lower Elementary: 448. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Johnson Elementary School and Purvis Lower Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Johnson Elementary School is 413th of 427 and Purvis Lower Elementary is 122nd of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).