Petal High School vs Petal Upper Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Petal High School
Petal · Public high · Grades 9–13
1,324 students
Petal Upper Elementary
Petal · Public middle · Grades 5–6
632 students
| Measure | Petal High School Petal, Mississippi | Petal Upper Elementary Petal, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #12 of 197 | #6 of 181 |
| National rank | #4368 of 16,910 | #3027 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 1,324 | 632 |
| Enrollment | 1,324 | 632 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.8% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 78% |
| city | Petal | Petal |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Petal Upper Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 65.7).
- •Petal Upper Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 75%).
- •Petal High School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 59%).
- •Petal High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.8% vs 59%).
- •Petal Upper Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.9).
- •Petal High School is the larger school with 1,324 students compared with 632.
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 High School better than Petal Upper Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Petal Upper Elementary ranks higher (71.5 vs 65.7 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 High School and Petal Upper Elementary?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Petal and Petal in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Petal High School: 1,324. Petal Upper Elementary: 632. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Petal High School and Petal Upper Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Petal High School is 12th of 197 and Petal Upper Elementary is 6th of 181 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).