Lake Elem vs William M Colmer Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 2.9 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
William M Colmer Middle
Pascagoula · Public middle · Grades 7–8
532 students
| Measure | Lake Elem Pascagoula, Mississippi | William M Colmer Middle Pascagoula, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #71 of 427 | #77 of 181 |
| National rank | #17517 of 50,301 | #9677 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 96 | 532 |
| Enrollment | 96 | 532 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.7% | 73.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 43% |
| city | Pascagoula | Pascagoula |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 40.7).
- •Lake Elem does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 43%).
- •Lake Elem does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 29%).
- •Lake Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.7% vs 73.1%).
- •William M Colmer Middle does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.0).
- •William M Colmer Middle is the larger school with 532 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 William M Colmer Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Elem ranks higher (61.0 vs 40.7 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 William M Colmer Middle?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Pascagoula and Pascagoula in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Elem: 96. William M Colmer Middle: 532. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Elem and William M Colmer Middle rank in Mississippi?
Lake Elem is 71st of 427 and William M Colmer Middle is 77th of 181 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).