Lyman Elementary vs Poplarville Lower Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 56 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
Poplarville Lower Elementary
Poplarville · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
521 students
| Measure | Lyman Elementary Gulfport, Mississippi | Poplarville Lower Elementary Poplarville, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #110 of 427 | #195 of 427 |
| National rank | #23044 of 50,301 | #31023 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 524 | 521 |
| Enrollment | 524 | 521 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.3% | 58.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | – |
| Math proficiency | 61% | – |
| city | Gulfport | Poplarville |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lyman Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.0 vs 41.4).
- •Poplarville Lower Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.7% vs 65.3%).
- •Poplarville Lower Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 18.1).
- •Lyman Elementary is the larger school with 524 students compared with 521.
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 Poplarville Lower Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lyman Elementary ranks higher (53.0 vs 41.4 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 Poplarville Lower Elementary?
About 56 km in a straight line, between Gulfport and Poplarville in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lyman Elementary: 524. Poplarville Lower Elementary: 521. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lyman Elementary and Poplarville Lower Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Lyman Elementary is 110th of 427 and Poplarville Lower Elementary is 195th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).