Parkway Elementary School vs Tupelo High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkway Elementary School
Tupelo · Public elementary · Grades K–2
418 students
Tupelo High School
Tupelo · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,123 students
| Measure | Parkway Elementary School Tupelo, Mississippi | Tupelo High School Tupelo, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #157 of 427 | #83 of 197 |
| National rank | #27107 of 50,301 | #11077 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 418 | 2,123 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 2,123 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.9% | 61.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 44% |
| Math proficiency | – | 32% |
| city | Tupelo | Tupelo |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkway Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.1 vs 39.5).
- •Tupelo High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.5% vs 74.9%).
- •Parkway Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.0).
- •Tupelo High School is the larger school with 2,123 students compared with 418.
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 Parkway Elementary School better than Tupelo High School?
On the Success Index (US), Parkway Elementary School ranks higher (47.1 vs 39.5 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 Parkway Elementary School and Tupelo High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Tupelo and Tupelo in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parkway Elementary School: 418. Tupelo High School: 2,123. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parkway Elementary School and Tupelo High School rank in Mississippi?
Parkway Elementary School is 157th of 427 and Tupelo High School is 83rd of 197 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).