Key Elementary School vs Wilkins Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Key Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
259 students
Wilkins Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
434 students
| Measure | Key Elementary School Jackson, Mississippi | Wilkins Elementary School Jackson, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #167 of 427 | #422 of 427 |
| National rank | #28255 of 50,301 | #50115 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 259 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 16% |
| city | Jackson | Jackson |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Key Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.5 vs 6.2).
- •Key Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 16%).
- •Key Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 21%).
- •Wilkins Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.8% vs 100%).
- •Key Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 21.7).
- •Wilkins Elementary School is the larger school with 434 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 Key Elementary School better than Wilkins Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Key Elementary School ranks higher (45.5 vs 6.2 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 Key Elementary School and Wilkins Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Jackson in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Key Elementary School: 259. Wilkins Elementary School: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Key Elementary School and Wilkins Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Key Elementary School is 167th of 427 and Wilkins Elementary School is 422nd of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).