Oak Park Elementary vs Ocean Springs Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oak Park Elementary
Ocean Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
467 students
Ocean Springs Middle School
Ocean Springs · Public middle · Grades 7–8
899 students
| Measure | Oak Park Elementary Ocean Springs, Mississippi | Ocean Springs Middle School Ocean Springs, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #6 of 427 | #9 of 181 |
| National rank | #5095 of 50,301 | #3194 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 467 | 899 |
| Enrollment | 467 | 899 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.9% | 39.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 73% |
| city | Ocean Springs | Ocean Springs |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.8 vs 70.7).
- •Ocean Springs Middle School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 67%).
- •Oak Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Oak Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.9% vs 39.4%).
- •Oak Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.0).
- •Ocean Springs Middle School is the larger school with 899 students compared with 467.
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 Park Elementary better than Ocean Springs Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Park Elementary ranks higher (79.8 vs 70.7 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 Oak Park Elementary and Ocean Springs Middle School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Ocean Springs and Ocean Springs in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oak Park Elementary: 467. Ocean Springs Middle School: 899. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oak Park Elementary and Ocean Springs Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Oak Park Elementary is 6th of 427 and Ocean Springs Middle School is 9th of 181 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).