Longleaf Elementary vs Thames Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longleaf Elementary
Hattiesburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
787 students
Thames Elementary
Hattiesburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
619 students
| Measure | Longleaf Elementary Hattiesburg, Mississippi | Thames Elementary Hattiesburg, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #50 of 427 | #302 of 427 |
| National rank | #14658 of 50,301 | #42201 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 787 | 619 |
| Enrollment | 787 | 619 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.5% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 29% |
| city | Hattiesburg | Hattiesburg |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longleaf Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.2 vs 24.2).
- •Longleaf Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 29%).
- •Longleaf Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 42%).
- •Longleaf Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.5% vs 100%).
- •Longleaf Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.5).
- •Longleaf Elementary is the larger school with 787 students compared with 619.
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 Longleaf Elementary better than Thames Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Longleaf Elementary ranks higher (65.2 vs 24.2 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 Longleaf Elementary and Thames Elementary?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Hattiesburg and Hattiesburg in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longleaf Elementary: 787. Thames Elementary: 619. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longleaf Elementary and Thames Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Longleaf Elementary is 50th of 427 and Thames Elementary is 302nd of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).