Petal Elementary 3-4 vs Runnelstown School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 9.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Petal Elementary 3-4
Petal · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
636 students
Runnelstown School
Petal · Public elementary · Grades K–5
173 students
| Measure | Petal Elementary 3-4 Petal, Mississippi | Runnelstown School Petal, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #23 of 427 | #256 of 427 |
| National rank | #9196 of 50,301 | #36002 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 636 | 173 |
| Enrollment | 636 | 173 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.1% | 75.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 22% |
| city | Petal | Petal |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Petal Elementary 3-4 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 33.9).
- •Petal Elementary 3-4 does better on math proficiency (73% vs 22%).
- •Petal Elementary 3-4 does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 42%).
- •Petal Elementary 3-4 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.1% vs 75.7%).
- •Runnelstown School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.5).
- •Petal Elementary 3-4 is the larger school with 636 students compared with 173.
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 Petal Elementary 3-4 better than Runnelstown School?
On the Success Index (US), Petal Elementary 3-4 ranks higher (73.1 vs 33.9 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 Petal Elementary 3-4 and Runnelstown School?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Petal and Petal in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Petal Elementary 3-4: 636. Runnelstown School: 173. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Petal Elementary 3-4 and Runnelstown School rank in Mississippi?
Petal Elementary 3-4 is 23rd of 427 and Runnelstown School is 256th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).