Milam Elementary School vs Pierce Street Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Milam Elementary School
Tupelo · Public middle · Grades 6–6
456 students
Pierce Street Elementary School
Tupelo · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
345 students
| Measure | Milam Elementary School Tupelo, Mississippi | Pierce Street Elementary School Tupelo, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #37 of 181 | #36 of 427 |
| National rank | #6394 of 15,369 | #12223 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–6 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 456 | 345 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 345 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.7% | 66.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 68% |
| city | Tupelo | Tupelo |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pierce Street Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.7 vs 55.8).
- •Pierce Street Elementary School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 64%).
- •Pierce Street Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 42%).
- •Pierce Street Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.4% vs 66.7%).
- •Pierce Street Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.7).
- •Milam Elementary School is the larger school with 456 students compared with 345.
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 Milam Elementary School better than Pierce Street Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Pierce Street Elementary School ranks higher (68.7 vs 55.8 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 Milam Elementary School and Pierce Street Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Tupelo and Tupelo in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Milam Elementary School: 456. Pierce Street Elementary School: 345. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Milam Elementary School and Pierce Street Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Milam Elementary School is 37th of 181 and Pierce Street Elementary School is 36th of 427 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).