Laurel Upper Elementary vs Oak Park Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 1.1 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
Oak Park Elementary School
Laurel · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
405 students
| Measure | Laurel Upper Elementary Laurel, Mississippi | Oak Park Elementary School Laurel, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #153 of 181 | #416 of 427 |
| National rank | #14199 of 15,369 | #50003 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 253 | 405 |
| Enrollment | 253 | 405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 18% |
| city | Laurel | Laurel |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurel Upper Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.4 vs 7.2).
- •Laurel Upper Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 18%).
- •Laurel Upper Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 19%).
- •Laurel Upper Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 19.3).
- •Oak Park Elementary School is the larger school with 405 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 Oak Park Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Laurel Upper Elementary ranks higher (17.4 vs 7.2 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 Oak Park Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Laurel and Laurel in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laurel Upper Elementary: 253. Oak Park Elementary School: 405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laurel Upper Elementary and Oak Park Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Laurel Upper Elementary is 153rd of 181 and Oak Park Elementary School is 416th of 427 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).