Lawhon Elementary School vs Plantersville Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 6.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lawhon Elementary School
Tupelo · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
575 students
Plantersville Middle School
Plantersville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
241 students
| Measure | Lawhon Elementary School Tupelo, Mississippi | Plantersville Middle School Plantersville, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #89 of 427 | #152 of 181 |
| National rank | #20276 of 50,301 | #14128 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 2–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 575 | 241 |
| Enrollment | 575 | 241 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 18% |
| city | Tupelo | Plantersville |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lawhon Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.0 vs 17.9).
- •Lawhon Elementary School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 18%).
- •Lawhon Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 15%).
- •Lawhon Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75% vs 99.6%).
- •Plantersville Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 14.4).
- •Lawhon Elementary School is the larger school with 575 students compared with 241.
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 Lawhon Elementary School better than Plantersville Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lawhon Elementary School ranks higher (57.0 vs 17.9 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 Lawhon Elementary School and Plantersville Middle School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Tupelo and Plantersville in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lawhon Elementary School: 575. Plantersville Middle School: 241. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lawhon Elementary School and Plantersville Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Lawhon Elementary School is 89th of 427 and Plantersville Middle School is 152nd of 181 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).