Philadelphia Elementary School vs Poplarville Upper Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 219 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Philadelphia Elementary School
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
430 students
Poplarville Upper Elementary
Poplarville · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
432 students
| Measure | Philadelphia Elementary School Philadelphia, Mississippi | Poplarville Upper Elementary Poplarville, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #303 of 427 | #201 of 427 |
| National rank | #42319 of 50,301 | #31409 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 430 | 432 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 432 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 64.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 31% |
| city | Philadelphia | Poplarville |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poplarville Upper Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.8 vs 24.0).
- •Philadelphia Elementary School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 31%).
- •Poplarville Upper Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 30%).
- •Poplarville Upper Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.1% vs 100%).
- •Philadelphia Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.9).
- •Poplarville Upper Elementary is the larger school with 432 students compared with 430.
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 Philadelphia Elementary School better than Poplarville Upper Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Poplarville Upper Elementary ranks higher (40.8 vs 24.0 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 Philadelphia Elementary School and Poplarville Upper Elementary?
About 219 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Poplarville in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Philadelphia Elementary School: 430. Poplarville Upper Elementary: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Philadelphia Elementary School and Poplarville Upper Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Philadelphia Elementary School is 303rd of 427 and Poplarville Upper Elementary is 201st of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).