McWillie Elementary School vs Smilow Collegiate
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McWillie Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
414 students
Smilow Collegiate
Jackson · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
547 students
| Measure | McWillie Elementary School Jackson, Mississippi | Smilow Collegiate Jackson, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #224 of 427 | #423 of 427 |
| National rank | #33436 of 50,301 | #50123 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 414 | 547 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 547 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | – |
| Math proficiency | 42% | – |
| city | Jackson | Jackson |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McWillie Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.8 vs 6.1).
- •McWillie Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 21.0).
- •Smilow Collegiate is the larger school with 547 students compared with 414.
- •McWillie Elementary School is a public school while Smilow Collegiate is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 McWillie Elementary School better than Smilow Collegiate?
On the Success Index (US), McWillie Elementary School ranks higher (37.8 vs 6.1 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 McWillie Elementary School and Smilow Collegiate?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Jackson in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McWillie Elementary School: 414. Smilow Collegiate: 547. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McWillie Elementary School and Smilow Collegiate rank in Mississippi?
McWillie Elementary School is 224th of 427 and Smilow Collegiate is 423rd of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).