Laurel Upper Elementary vs Nora Davis Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laurel Upper Elementary
Laurel · Public middle · Grades 5–6
253 students
Nora Davis Elementary
Laurel · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
519 students
| Measure | Laurel Upper Elementary Laurel, Mississippi | Nora Davis Elementary Laurel, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #153 of 181 | #334 of 427 |
| National rank | #14199 of 15,369 | #44545 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 2–4 |
| Students | 253 | 519 |
| Enrollment | 253 | 519 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | – |
| Math proficiency | 22% | – |
| city | Laurel | Laurel |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nora Davis Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.5 vs 17.4).
- •Laurel Upper Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.8).
- •Nora Davis Elementary is the larger school with 519 students compared with 253.
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 Upper Elementary better than Nora Davis Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Nora Davis Elementary ranks higher (20.5 vs 17.4 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 Laurel Upper Elementary and Nora Davis Elementary?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Laurel and Laurel in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laurel Upper Elementary: 253. Nora Davis Elementary: 519. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laurel Upper Elementary and Nora Davis Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Laurel Upper Elementary is 153rd of 181 and Nora Davis Elementary is 334th of 427 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).