Neshoba Central Elementary School vs New Hope Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 105 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Neshoba Central Elementary School
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,419 students
New Hope Elementary
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,191 students
| Measure | Neshoba Central Elementary School Philadelphia, Mississippi | New Hope Elementary Columbus, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #98 of 427 | #96 of 427 |
| National rank | #21671 of 50,301 | #21464 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,419 | 1,191 |
| Enrollment | 1,419 | 1,191 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.5% | 66.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 56% |
| city | Philadelphia | Columbus |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (55.0 vs 55.3).
- •Neshoba Central Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 56%).
- •Neshoba Central Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 52%).
- •New Hope Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.8% vs 67.5%).
- •New Hope Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.5).
- •Neshoba Central Elementary School is the larger school with 1,419 students compared with 1,191.
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 Neshoba Central Elementary School better than New Hope Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Neshoba Central Elementary School and New Hope Elementary?
About 105 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Columbus in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Neshoba Central Elementary School: 1,419. New Hope Elementary: 1,191. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Neshoba Central Elementary School and New Hope Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Neshoba Central Elementary School is 98th of 427 and New Hope Elementary is 96th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).