Lake Elem vs Magnolia Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Elem
Pascagoula · Public elementary · Grades K–4
96 students
Magnolia Middle School
Moss Point · Public middle · Grades 6–8
359 students
| Measure | Lake Elem Pascagoula, Mississippi | Magnolia Middle School Moss Point, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #71 of 427 | #162 of 181 |
| National rank | #17517 of 50,301 | #14512 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 96 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 96 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.7% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 22% |
| city | Pascagoula | Moss Point |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 15.4).
- •Lake Elem does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 22%).
- •Lake Elem does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 17%).
- •Lake Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.7% vs 100%).
- •Lake Elem does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.8).
- •Magnolia Middle School is the larger school with 359 students compared with 96.
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 Elem better than Magnolia Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Elem ranks higher (61.0 vs 15.4 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 Elem and Magnolia Middle School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Pascagoula and Moss Point in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Elem: 96. Magnolia Middle School: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Elem and Magnolia Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Lake Elem is 71st of 427 and Magnolia Middle School is 162nd of 181 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).