Overpark Elementary School vs Petal Elementary 3-4
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 408 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Overpark Elementary School
Olive Branch · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
635 students
Petal Elementary 3-4
Petal · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
636 students
| Measure | Overpark Elementary School Olive Branch, Mississippi | Petal Elementary 3-4 Petal, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #67 of 427 | #23 of 427 |
| National rank | #17370 of 50,301 | #9196 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 3–4 |
| Students | 635 | 636 |
| Enrollment | 635 | 636 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.6% | 60.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 73% |
| city | Olive Branch | Petal |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Petal Elementary 3-4 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 61.2).
- •Petal Elementary 3-4 does better on math proficiency (73% vs 61%).
- •Petal Elementary 3-4 does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 54%).
- •Overpark Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.6% vs 60.1%).
- •Petal Elementary 3-4 does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.8).
- •Petal Elementary 3-4 is the larger school with 636 students compared with 635.
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 Overpark Elementary School better than Petal Elementary 3-4?
On the Success Index (US), Petal Elementary 3-4 ranks higher (73.1 vs 61.2 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 Overpark Elementary School and Petal Elementary 3-4?
About 408 km in a straight line, between Olive Branch and Petal in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Overpark Elementary School: 635. Petal Elementary 3-4: 636. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Overpark Elementary School and Petal Elementary 3-4 rank in Mississippi?
Overpark Elementary School is 67th of 427 and Petal Elementary 3-4 is 23rd of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).