Newton County Elementary School vs North Jones Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 75 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newton County Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
882 students
North Jones Elementary School
Laurel · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
854 students
| Measure | Newton County Elementary School Decatur, Mississippi | North Jones Elementary School Laurel, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #56 of 427 | #189 of 427 |
| National rank | #16397 of 50,301 | #30380 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 882 | 854 |
| Enrollment | 882 | 854 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.8% | 82.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 48% |
| city | Decatur | Laurel |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newton County Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.6 vs 42.4).
- •Newton County Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 48%).
- •Newton County Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 44%).
- •Newton County Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.8% vs 82.4%).
- •North Jones Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.5).
- •Newton County Elementary School is the larger school with 882 students compared with 854.
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 Newton County Elementary School better than North Jones Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Newton County Elementary School ranks higher (62.6 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 Newton County Elementary School and North Jones Elementary School?
About 75 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Laurel in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Newton County Elementary School: 882. North Jones Elementary School: 854. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Newton County Elementary School and North Jones Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Newton County Elementary School is 56th of 427 and North Jones Elementary School is 189th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).