Northside Elementary vs Pearl Upper School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northside Elementary
Pearl · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
665 students
Pearl Upper School
Pearl · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
608 students
| Measure | Northside Elementary Pearl, Mississippi | Pearl Upper School Pearl, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #87 of 427 | #102 of 427 |
| National rank | #19942 of 50,301 | #21887 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–3 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 665 | 608 |
| Enrollment | 665 | 608 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.6% | 68.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| city | Pearl | Pearl |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.5 vs 54.7).
- •Northside Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Northside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 56%).
- •Pearl Upper School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.9% vs 69.6%).
- •Pearl Upper School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.6).
- •Northside Elementary is the larger school with 665 students compared with 608.
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 Northside Elementary better than Pearl Upper School?
On the Success Index (US), Northside Elementary ranks higher (57.5 vs 54.7 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 Northside Elementary and Pearl Upper School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Pearl and Pearl in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northside Elementary: 665. Pearl Upper School: 608. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northside Elementary and Pearl Upper School rank in Mississippi?
Northside Elementary is 87th of 427 and Pearl Upper School is 102nd of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).