Lizana Elementary vs West Harrison High
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.
Lizana Elementary
Gulfport · Public elementary · Grades K–6
393 students
West Harrison High
Gulfport · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,216 students
| Measure | Lizana Elementary Gulfport, Mississippi | West Harrison High Gulfport, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #59 of 427 | #37 of 197 |
| National rank | #16661 of 50,301 | #6985 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 393 | 1,216 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 1,216 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.3% | 64.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 75% |
| city | Gulfport | Gulfport |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lizana Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.2 vs 55.2).
- •West Harrison High does better on math proficiency (75% vs 72%).
- •Lizana Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 56%).
- •West Harrison High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.7% vs 74.3%).
- •Lizana Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.6).
- •West Harrison High is the larger school with 1,216 students compared with 393.
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 Lizana Elementary better than West Harrison High?
On the Success Index (US), Lizana Elementary ranks higher (62.2 vs 55.2 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 Lizana Elementary and West Harrison High?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Gulfport and Gulfport in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lizana Elementary: 393. West Harrison High: 1,216. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lizana Elementary and West Harrison High rank in Mississippi?
Lizana Elementary is 59th of 427 and West Harrison High is 37th of 197 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).