Laurel High School vs North Jones Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laurel High School
Laurel · Public high · Grades 9–12
732 students
North Jones Elementary School
Laurel · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
854 students
| Measure | Laurel High School Laurel, Mississippi | North Jones Elementary School Laurel, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #179 of 197 | #189 of 427 |
| National rank | #16054 of 16,910 | #30380 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 732 | 854 |
| Enrollment | 732 | 854 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.9% | 82.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 48% |
| city | Laurel | Laurel |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Jones Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.4 vs 15.0).
- •North Jones Elementary School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 25%).
- •North Jones Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 15%).
- •North Jones Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.4% vs 99.9%).
- •North Jones Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.4).
- •North Jones Elementary School is the larger school with 854 students compared with 732.
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 Laurel High School better than North Jones Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), North Jones Elementary School ranks higher (42.4 vs 15.0 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 Laurel High School and North Jones Elementary School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Laurel and Laurel in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laurel High School: 732. North Jones Elementary School: 854. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laurel High School and North Jones Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Laurel High School is 179th of 197 and North Jones Elementary School is 189th of 427 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).