Lockard Elementary School vs Robert L Merritt Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lockard Elementary School
Indianola · Public elementary · Grades K–3
393 students
Robert L Merritt Junior High
Indianola · Public middle · Grades 7–9
341 students
| Measure | Lockard Elementary School Indianola, Mississippi | Robert L Merritt Junior High Indianola, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #178 of 427 | #134 of 181 |
| National rank | #28933 of 50,301 | #13365 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 393 | 341 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 341 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 36% |
| city | Indianola | Indianola |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lockard Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.5 vs 22.3).
- •Lockard Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 36%).
- •Lockard Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 17%).
- •Robert L Merritt Junior High does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 17.1).
- •Lockard Elementary School is the larger school with 393 students compared with 341.
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 Lockard Elementary School better than Robert L Merritt Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Lockard Elementary School ranks higher (44.5 vs 22.3 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 Lockard Elementary School and Robert L Merritt Junior High?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Indianola and Indianola in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lockard Elementary School: 393. Robert L Merritt Junior High: 341. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lockard Elementary School and Robert L Merritt Junior High rank in Mississippi?
Lockard Elementary School is 178th of 427 and Robert L Merritt Junior High is 134th of 181 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).