New Hope Elementary vs Pearl River Central Elementar
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 333 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Hope Elementary
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,191 students
Pearl River Central Elementar
Carriere · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,414 students
| Measure | New Hope Elementary Columbus, Mississippi | Pearl River Central Elementar Carriere, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #96 of 427 | #190 of 427 |
| National rank | #21464 of 50,301 | #30383 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,191 | 1,414 |
| Enrollment | 1,191 | 1,414 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.8% | 66.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 44% |
| city | Columbus | Carriere |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Hope Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.3 vs 42.4).
- •New Hope Elementary does better on math proficiency (56% vs 44%).
- •New Hope Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Pearl River Central Elementar does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.1% vs 66.8%).
- •New Hope Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.8).
- •Pearl River Central Elementar is the larger school with 1,414 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 New Hope Elementary better than Pearl River Central Elementar?
On the Success Index (US), New Hope Elementary ranks higher (55.3 vs 42.4 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 New Hope Elementary and Pearl River Central Elementar?
About 333 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Carriere in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Hope Elementary: 1,191. Pearl River Central Elementar: 1,414. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Hope Elementary and Pearl River Central Elementar rank in Mississippi?
New Hope Elementary is 96th of 427 and Pearl River Central Elementar is 190th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).