Milam Elementary School vs Rankin Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 1.8 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
Rankin Elementary School
Tupelo · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
375 students
| Measure | Milam Elementary School Tupelo, Mississippi | Rankin Elementary School Tupelo, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #37 of 181 | #69 of 427 |
| National rank | #6394 of 15,369 | #17378 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–6 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 456 | 375 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 375 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.7% | 71.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 64% |
| city | Tupelo | Tupelo |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rankin Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.2 vs 55.8).
- •Rankin Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 42%).
- •Milam Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.7% vs 71.7%).
- •Milam Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 12.9).
- •Milam Elementary School is the larger school with 456 students compared with 375.
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 Rankin Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Rankin Elementary School ranks higher (61.2 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 Rankin Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Tupelo and Tupelo in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Milam Elementary School: 456. Rankin Elementary School: 375. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Milam Elementary School and Rankin Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Milam Elementary School is 37th of 181 and Rankin Elementary School is 69th of 427 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).