Oak Forest Elementary School vs Wilkins Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oak Forest Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
436 students
Wilkins Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
434 students
| Measure | Oak Forest Elementary School Jackson, Mississippi | Wilkins Elementary School Jackson, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #418 of 427 | #422 of 427 |
| National rank | #50019 of 50,301 | #50115 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 436 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 436 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 16% |
| city | Jackson | Jackson |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (7.1 vs 6.2).
- •Oak Forest Elementary School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 16%).
- •Wilkins Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 20%).
- •Wilkins Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.8% vs 100%).
- •Oak Forest Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 21.7).
- •Oak Forest Elementary School is the larger school with 436 students compared with 434.
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 Oak Forest Elementary School better than Wilkins Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Oak Forest Elementary School and Wilkins Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Jackson in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oak Forest Elementary School: 436. Wilkins Elementary School: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oak Forest Elementary School and Wilkins Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Oak Forest Elementary School is 418th of 427 and Wilkins Elementary School is 422nd of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).