Jonestown Elementary vs Lyon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jonestown Elementary
Jonestown · Public elementary · Grades K–6
135 students
Lyon Elementary
Lyon · Public elementary · Grades K–6
224 students
| Measure | Jonestown Elementary Jonestown, Mississippi | Lyon Elementary Lyon, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #354 of 427 | #349 of 427 |
| National rank | #46119 of 50,301 | #45973 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 135 | 224 |
| Enrollment | 135 | 224 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 96.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 32% |
| city | Jonestown | Lyon |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (17.9 vs 18.2).
- •Lyon Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Jonestown Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Lyon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.4% vs 98.5%).
- •Jonestown Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 16.0).
- •Lyon Elementary is the larger school with 224 students compared with 135.
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 Jonestown Elementary better than Lyon Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Jonestown Elementary and Lyon Elementary?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Jonestown and Lyon in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jonestown Elementary: 135. Lyon Elementary: 224. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jonestown Elementary and Lyon Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Jonestown Elementary is 354th of 427 and Lyon Elementary is 349th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).