Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts vs Nicholson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 146 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts
Laurel · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
323 students
Nicholson Elementary
Picayune · Public elementary · Grades K–6
324 students
| Measure | Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts Laurel, Mississippi | Nicholson Elementary Picayune, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #127 of 427 | #230 of 427 |
| National rank | #24470 of 50,301 | #34116 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 323 | 324 |
| Enrollment | 323 | 324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 84.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 42% |
| city | Laurel | Picayune |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.0 vs 36.8).
- •Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts does better on math proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Nicholson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.6% vs 100%).
- •Nicholson Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.2).
- •Nicholson Elementary is the larger school with 324 students compared with 323.
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 Magnet School Of The Arts better than Nicholson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts ranks higher (51.0 vs 36.8 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 Magnet School Of The Arts and Nicholson Elementary?
About 146 km in a straight line, between Laurel and Picayune in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts: 323. Nicholson Elementary: 324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts and Nicholson Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts is 127th of 427 and Nicholson Elementary is 230th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).