Mclain Attendance Center vs Runnelstown School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 40 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mclain Attendance Center
McLain · Public elementary · Grades K–8
160 students
Runnelstown School
Petal · Public elementary · Grades K–5
173 students
| Measure | Mclain Attendance Center McLain, Mississippi | Runnelstown School Petal, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #241 of 427 | #256 of 427 |
| National rank | #34769 of 50,301 | #36002 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 160 | 173 |
| Enrollment | 160 | 173 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.1% | 75.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 22% |
| city | McLain | Petal |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mclain Attendance Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.8 vs 33.9).
- •Mclain Attendance Center does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Runnelstown School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.7% vs 98.1%).
- •Runnelstown School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.4).
- •Runnelstown School is the larger school with 173 students compared with 160.
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 Mclain Attendance Center better than Runnelstown School?
On the Success Index (US), Mclain Attendance Center ranks higher (35.8 vs 33.9 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 Mclain Attendance Center and Runnelstown School?
About 40 km in a straight line, between McLain and Petal in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mclain Attendance Center: 160. Runnelstown School: 173. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mclain Attendance Center and Runnelstown School rank in Mississippi?
Mclain Attendance Center is 241st of 427 and Runnelstown School is 256th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).