McNeal Elementary School vs Pelahatchie Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 41 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McNeal Elementary School
Canton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
385 students
Pelahatchie Elementary
Pelahatchie · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
385 students
| Measure | McNeal Elementary School Canton, Mississippi | Pelahatchie Elementary Pelahatchie, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #296 of 427 | #147 of 427 |
| National rank | #41721 of 50,301 | #26251 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 385 | 385 |
| Enrollment | 385 | 385 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 70.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 47% |
| city | Canton | Pelahatchie |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pelahatchie Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.4 vs 25.0).
- •McNeal Elementary School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Pelahatchie Elementary does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 29%).
- •Pelahatchie Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.6% vs 100%).
- •Pelahatchie Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 17.5).
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 McNeal Elementary School better than Pelahatchie Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pelahatchie Elementary ranks higher (48.4 vs 25.0 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 McNeal Elementary School and Pelahatchie Elementary?
About 41 km in a straight line, between Canton and Pelahatchie in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McNeal Elementary School: 385. Pelahatchie Elementary: 385. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McNeal Elementary School and Pelahatchie Elementary rank in Mississippi?
McNeal Elementary School is 296th of 427 and Pelahatchie Elementary is 147th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).