Nora Davis Elementary vs Poplarville Lower Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 104 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nora Davis Elementary
Laurel · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
519 students
Poplarville Lower Elementary
Poplarville · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
521 students
| Measure | Nora Davis Elementary Laurel, Mississippi | Poplarville Lower Elementary Poplarville, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #334 of 427 | #195 of 427 |
| National rank | #44545 of 50,301 | #31023 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–4 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 519 | 521 |
| Enrollment | 519 | 521 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 58.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Laurel | Poplarville |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poplarville Lower Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.4 vs 20.5).
- •Poplarville Lower Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.7% vs 100%).
- •Nora Davis Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 17.4).
- •Poplarville Lower Elementary is the larger school with 521 students compared with 519.
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 Nora Davis Elementary better than Poplarville Lower Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Poplarville Lower Elementary ranks higher (41.4 vs 20.5 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 Nora Davis Elementary and Poplarville Lower Elementary?
About 104 km in a straight line, between Laurel and Poplarville in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nora Davis Elementary: 519. Poplarville Lower Elementary: 521. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nora Davis Elementary and Poplarville Lower Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Nora Davis Elementary is 334th of 427 and Poplarville Lower Elementary is 195th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).