Laurel Upper Elementary vs South Jones Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 9.3 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
South Jones Elementary School
Ellisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
1,129 students
| Measure | Laurel Upper Elementary Laurel, Mississippi | South Jones Elementary School Ellisville, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #153 of 181 | #149 of 427 |
| National rank | #14199 of 15,369 | #26628 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 253 | 1,129 |
| Enrollment | 253 | 1,129 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 62.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 48% |
| city | Laurel | Ellisville |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Jones Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.8 vs 17.4).
- •South Jones Elementary School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 22%).
- •South Jones Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 27%).
- •South Jones Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.4% vs 100%).
- •Laurel Upper Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.9).
- •South Jones Elementary School is the larger school with 1,129 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 South Jones Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), South Jones Elementary School ranks higher (47.8 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 South Jones Elementary School?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Laurel and Ellisville in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laurel Upper Elementary: 253. South Jones Elementary School: 1,129. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laurel Upper Elementary and South Jones Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Laurel Upper Elementary is 153rd of 181 and South Jones Elementary School is 149th of 427 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).