Northwest Elementary vs Oakdale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwest Elementary
Flowood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
477 students
Oakdale Elementary
Brandon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
566 students
| Measure | Northwest Elementary Flowood, Mississippi | Oakdale Elementary Brandon, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #18 of 427 | #42 of 427 |
| National rank | #8275 of 50,301 | #13661 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 477 | 566 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 566 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.1% | 37.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 62% |
| city | Flowood | Brandon |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.5 vs 66.7).
- •Oakdale Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Northwest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 56%).
- •Northwest Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.9).
- •Oakdale Elementary is the larger school with 566 students compared with 477.
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 Northwest Elementary better than Oakdale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Northwest Elementary ranks higher (74.5 vs 66.7 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 Northwest Elementary and Oakdale Elementary?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Flowood and Brandon in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwest Elementary: 477. Oakdale Elementary: 566. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwest Elementary and Oakdale Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Northwest Elementary is 18th of 427 and Oakdale Elementary is 42nd of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).