Lake Cormorant Elementary vs Petal Elementary 3-4
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 406 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Cormorant Elementary
Lake Cormorant · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
635 students
Petal Elementary 3-4
Petal · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
636 students
| Measure | Lake Cormorant Elementary Lake Cormorant, Mississippi | Petal Elementary 3-4 Petal, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #84 of 427 | #23 of 427 |
| National rank | #19195 of 50,301 | #9196 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 3–4 |
| Students | 635 | 636 |
| Enrollment | 635 | 636 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.8% | 60.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 73% |
| city | Lake Cormorant | Petal |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Petal Elementary 3-4 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 58.5).
- •Petal Elementary 3-4 does better on math proficiency (73% vs 64%).
- •Petal Elementary 3-4 does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 60%).
- •Petal Elementary 3-4 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.1% vs 65.8%).
- •Petal Elementary 3-4 does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.2).
- •Petal Elementary 3-4 is the larger school with 636 students compared with 635.
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 Lake Cormorant Elementary better than Petal Elementary 3-4?
On the Success Index (US), Petal Elementary 3-4 ranks higher (73.1 vs 58.5 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 Lake Cormorant Elementary and Petal Elementary 3-4?
About 406 km in a straight line, between Lake Cormorant and Petal in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Cormorant Elementary: 635. Petal Elementary 3-4: 636. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Cormorant Elementary and Petal Elementary 3-4 rank in Mississippi?
Lake Cormorant Elementary is 84th of 427 and Petal Elementary 3-4 is 23rd of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).