Morton Elementary School vs Pelahatchie Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Morton Elementary School
Morton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
686 students
Pelahatchie Elementary
Pelahatchie · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
385 students
| Measure | Morton Elementary School Morton, Mississippi | Pelahatchie Elementary Pelahatchie, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #350 of 427 | #147 of 427 |
| National rank | #45975 of 50,301 | #26251 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 686 | 385 |
| Enrollment | 686 | 385 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 70.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| city | Morton | Pelahatchie |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pelahatchie Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.4 vs 18.2).
- •Pelahatchie Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Pelahatchie Elementary does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 33%).
- •Pelahatchie Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.6% vs 99.6%).
- •Pelahatchie Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 18.5).
- •Morton Elementary School is the larger school with 686 students compared with 385.
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 Morton Elementary School better than Pelahatchie Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pelahatchie Elementary ranks higher (48.4 vs 18.2 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 Morton Elementary School and Pelahatchie Elementary?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Morton and Pelahatchie in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Morton Elementary School: 686. Pelahatchie Elementary: 385. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Morton Elementary School and Pelahatchie Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Morton Elementary School is 350th of 427 and Pelahatchie Elementary is 147th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).