Oak Park Elementary School vs Poplar Springs Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 91 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oak Park Elementary School
Laurel · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
405 students
Poplar Springs Elementary
Meridian · Public elementary · Grades K–5
405 students
| Measure | Oak Park Elementary School Laurel, Mississippi | Poplar Springs Elementary Meridian, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #416 of 427 | #187 of 427 |
| National rank | #50003 of 50,301 | #30113 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 405 | 405 |
| Enrollment | 405 | 405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 57% |
| city | Laurel | Meridian |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poplar Springs Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.8 vs 7.2).
- •Poplar Springs Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 18%).
- •Poplar Springs Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 19%).
- •Poplar Springs Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 19.3).
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 School better than Poplar Springs Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Poplar Springs Elementary ranks higher (42.8 vs 7.2 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 School and Poplar Springs Elementary?
About 91 km in a straight line, between Laurel and Meridian in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oak Park Elementary School: 405. Poplar Springs Elementary: 405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oak Park Elementary School and Poplar Springs Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Oak Park Elementary School is 416th of 427 and Poplar Springs Elementary is 187th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).