McLaurin Elementary vs Perkinston Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 173 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McLaurin Elementary
Florence · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
504 students
Perkinston Elementary School
Perkinston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
503 students
| Measure | McLaurin Elementary Florence, Mississippi | Perkinston Elementary School Perkinston, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #207 of 427 | #45 of 427 |
| National rank | #31948 of 50,301 | #14064 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 504 | 503 |
| Enrollment | 504 | 503 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.2% | 60.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 73% |
| city | Florence | Perkinston |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Perkinston Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.1 vs 40.0).
- •Perkinston Elementary School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 41%).
- •Perkinston Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 39%).
- •Perkinston Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.4% vs 75.2%).
- •McLaurin Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.7).
- •McLaurin Elementary is the larger school with 504 students compared with 503.
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 McLaurin Elementary better than Perkinston Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Perkinston Elementary School ranks higher (66.1 vs 40.0 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 McLaurin Elementary and Perkinston Elementary School?
About 173 km in a straight line, between Florence and Perkinston in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McLaurin Elementary: 504. Perkinston Elementary School: 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McLaurin Elementary and Perkinston Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
McLaurin Elementary is 207th of 427 and Perkinston Elementary School is 45th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).