Okolona Elementary School vs Shannon Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Okolona Elementary School
Okolona · Public elementary · Grades K–5
238 students
Shannon Elementary School
Shannon · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
257 students
| Measure | Okolona Elementary School Okolona, Mississippi | Shannon Elementary School Shannon, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #343 of 427 | #223 of 427 |
| National rank | #45366 of 50,301 | #33115 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 238 | 257 |
| Enrollment | 238 | 257 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 82.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 38% |
| city | Okolona | Shannon |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shannon Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.3 vs 19.2).
- •Shannon Elementary School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 37%).
- •Shannon Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Shannon Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.9% vs 100%).
- •Shannon Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 17.0).
- •Shannon Elementary School is the larger school with 257 students compared with 238.
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 Okolona Elementary School better than Shannon Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Shannon Elementary School ranks higher (38.3 vs 19.2 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 Okolona Elementary School and Shannon Elementary School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Okolona and Shannon in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Okolona Elementary School: 238. Shannon Elementary School: 257. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Okolona Elementary School and Shannon Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Okolona Elementary School is 343rd of 427 and Shannon Elementary School is 223rd of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).