Lyman Elementary vs Orange Grove Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lyman Elementary
Gulfport · Public elementary · Grades K–6
524 students
Orange Grove Elementary
Gulfport · Public middle · Grades 4–6
346 students
| Measure | Lyman Elementary Gulfport, Mississippi | Orange Grove Elementary Gulfport, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #110 of 427 | #75 of 181 |
| National rank | #23044 of 50,301 | #9467 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 524 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 524 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.3% | 74.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 44% |
| city | Gulfport | Gulfport |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lyman Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.0 vs 41.6).
- •Lyman Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 44%).
- •Lyman Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •Lyman Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.3% vs 74.9%).
- •Orange Grove Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 18.1).
- •Lyman Elementary is the larger school with 524 students compared with 346.
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 Lyman Elementary better than Orange Grove Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lyman Elementary ranks higher (53.0 vs 41.6 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 Lyman Elementary and Orange Grove Elementary?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Gulfport and Gulfport in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lyman Elementary: 524. Orange Grove Elementary: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lyman Elementary and Orange Grove Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Lyman Elementary is 110th of 427 and Orange Grove Elementary is 75th of 181 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).