North Bay Elementary vs West Hancock Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 27 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Bay Elementary
Bay ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
348 students
West Hancock Elementary
Picayune · Public elementary · Grades K–5
349 students
| Measure | North Bay Elementary Bay ST Louis, Mississippi | West Hancock Elementary Picayune, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #159 of 427 | #134 of 427 |
| National rank | #27241 of 50,301 | #25410 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 348 | 349 |
| Enrollment | 348 | 349 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.2% | 75.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 47% |
| city | Bay ST Louis | Picayune |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Hancock Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 46.9).
- •West Hancock Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 46%).
- •West Hancock Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •North Bay Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.2% vs 75.1%).
- •West Hancock Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.1).
- •West Hancock Elementary is the larger school with 349 students compared with 348.
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 North Bay Elementary better than West Hancock Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), West Hancock Elementary ranks higher (49.7 vs 46.9 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 North Bay Elementary and West Hancock Elementary?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Bay ST Louis and Picayune in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Bay Elementary: 348. West Hancock Elementary: 349. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Bay Elementary and West Hancock Elementary rank in Mississippi?
North Bay Elementary is 159th of 427 and West Hancock Elementary is 134th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).