Leake Central Elementary School vs North Jones Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 113 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leake Central Elementary School
Carthage · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
850 students
North Jones Elementary School
Laurel · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
854 students
| Measure | Leake Central Elementary School Carthage, Mississippi | North Jones Elementary School Laurel, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #347 of 427 | #189 of 427 |
| National rank | #45799 of 50,301 | #30380 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 850 | 854 |
| Enrollment | 850 | 854 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 82.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 48% |
| city | Carthage | Laurel |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Jones Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.4 vs 18.5).
- •North Jones Elementary School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 27%).
- •North Jones Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 34%).
- •North Jones Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.4% vs 100%).
- •North Jones Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.0).
- •North Jones Elementary School is the larger school with 854 students compared with 850.
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 Leake Central Elementary School better than North Jones Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), North Jones Elementary School ranks higher (42.4 vs 18.5 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 Leake Central Elementary School and North Jones Elementary School?
About 113 km in a straight line, between Carthage and Laurel in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Leake Central Elementary School: 850. North Jones Elementary School: 854. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Leake Central Elementary School and North Jones Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Leake Central Elementary School is 347th of 427 and North Jones Elementary School is 189th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).