Lanier Junior/Senior High School vs Pecan Park Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lanier Junior/Senior High School
Jackson · Public high · Grades 7–12
895 students
Pecan Park Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
510 students
| Measure | Lanier Junior/Senior High School Jackson, Mississippi | Pecan Park Elementary School Jackson, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #184 of 197 | #332 of 427 |
| National rank | #16164 of 16,910 | #44477 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 895 | 510 |
| Enrollment | 895 | 510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 4% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 34% |
| city | Jackson | Jackson |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pecan Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.6 vs 14.3).
- •Pecan Park Elementary School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 7.5%).
- •Pecan Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 4%).
- •Lanier Junior/Senior High School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 17.0).
- •Lanier Junior/Senior High School is the larger school with 895 students compared with 510.
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 Lanier Junior/Senior High School better than Pecan Park Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Pecan Park Elementary School ranks higher (20.6 vs 14.3 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 Lanier Junior/Senior High School and Pecan Park Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Jackson in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lanier Junior/Senior High School: 895. Pecan Park Elementary School: 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lanier Junior/Senior High School and Pecan Park Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Lanier Junior/Senior High School is 184th of 197 and Pecan Park Elementary School is 332nd of 427 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).