Ocean Springs Upper Elementary vs Pecan Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary
Ocean Springs · Public middle · Grades 4–6
1,284 students
Pecan Park Elementary
Ocean Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–3
486 students
| Measure | Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Ocean Springs, Mississippi | Pecan Park Elementary Ocean Springs, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #10 of 181 | #9 of 427 |
| National rank | #3264 of 15,369 | #6047 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 1,284 | 486 |
| Enrollment | 1,284 | 486 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.2% | 29.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 67% |
| city | Ocean Springs | Ocean Springs |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pecan Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.2 vs 70.4).
- •Pecan Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 64%).
- •Pecan Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Pecan Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.8% vs 38.2%).
- •Pecan Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.6).
- •Ocean Springs Upper Elementary is the larger school with 1,284 students compared with 486.
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 Ocean Springs Upper Elementary better than Pecan Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pecan Park Elementary ranks higher (78.2 vs 70.4 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 Ocean Springs Upper Elementary and Pecan Park Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Ocean Springs and Ocean Springs in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary: 1,284. Pecan Park Elementary: 486. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ocean Springs Upper Elementary and Pecan Park Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary is 10th of 181 and Pecan Park Elementary is 9th of 427 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).