McWillie Elementary School vs Smilow Prep
A head-to-head comparison of two 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 Prep
Jackson · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
521 students
| Measure | McWillie Elementary School Jackson, Mississippi | Smilow Prep Jackson, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #224 of 427 | #177 of 181 |
| National rank | #33436 of 50,301 | #14979 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 414 | 521 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 521 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 29% |
| city | Jackson | Jackson |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McWillie Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.8 vs 11.4).
- •McWillie Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 29%).
- •McWillie Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 13%).
- •Smilow Prep does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.8% vs 100%).
- •McWillie Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 20.0).
- •Smilow Prep is the larger school with 521 students compared with 414.
- •McWillie Elementary School is a public school while Smilow Prep 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 Prep?
On the Success Index (US), McWillie Elementary School ranks higher (37.8 vs 11.4 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 McWillie Elementary School and Smilow Prep?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Jackson in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McWillie Elementary School: 414. Smilow Prep: 521. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McWillie Elementary School and Smilow Prep rank in Mississippi?
McWillie Elementary School is 224th of 427 and Smilow Prep is 177th of 181 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).