Lawhon Elementary School vs Tupelo Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 3.8 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
Tupelo Middle School
Tupelo · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,070 students
| Measure | Lawhon Elementary School Tupelo, Mississippi | Tupelo Middle School Tupelo, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #89 of 427 | #41 of 181 |
| National rank | #20276 of 50,301 | #6748 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 2–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 575 | 1,070 |
| Enrollment | 575 | 1,070 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 61% |
| city | Tupelo | Tupelo |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lawhon Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.0 vs 54.2).
- •Tupelo Middle School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 60%).
- •Lawhon Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 45%).
- •Tupelo Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67% vs 75%).
- •Tupelo Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.4).
- •Tupelo Middle School is the larger school with 1,070 students compared with 575.
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 Tupelo Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lawhon Elementary School ranks higher (57.0 vs 54.2 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 Lawhon Elementary School and Tupelo Middle School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Tupelo and Tupelo in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lawhon Elementary School: 575. Tupelo Middle School: 1,070. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lawhon Elementary School and Tupelo Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Lawhon Elementary School is 89th of 427 and Tupelo Middle School is 41st of 181 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).