Lafayette Elementary School vs South Pontotoc Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 40 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lafayette Elementary School
Oxford · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
776 students
South Pontotoc Elementary School
Pontotoc · Public elementary · Grades K–5
776 students
| Measure | Lafayette Elementary School Oxford, Mississippi | South Pontotoc Elementary School Pontotoc, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #120 of 427 | #112 of 427 |
| National rank | #24058 of 50,301 | #23211 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 776 | 776 |
| Enrollment | 776 | 776 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.1% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 56% |
| Math proficiency | – | 70% |
| city | Oxford | Pontotoc |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Pontotoc Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.8 vs 51.6).
- •Lafayette Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.1% vs 99.6%).
- •South Pontotoc Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.5).
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 Lafayette Elementary School better than South Pontotoc Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), South Pontotoc Elementary School ranks higher (52.8 vs 51.6 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 Lafayette Elementary School and South Pontotoc Elementary School?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Oxford and Pontotoc in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lafayette Elementary School: 776. South Pontotoc Elementary School: 776. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lafayette Elementary School and South Pontotoc Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Lafayette Elementary School is 120th of 427 and South Pontotoc Elementary School is 112th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).