Picayune Junior High School vs South Side Lower Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Picayune Junior High School
Picayune · Public middle · Grades 7–8
465 students
South Side Lower Elementary
Picayune · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
320 students
| Measure | Picayune Junior High School Picayune, Mississippi | South Side Lower Elementary Picayune, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #78 of 181 | #298 of 427 |
| National rank | #9753 of 15,369 | #41855 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 465 | 320 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 320 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69% | 82.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | – |
| Math proficiency | 49% | – |
| city | Picayune | Picayune |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Picayune Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.3 vs 24.8).
- •Picayune Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69% vs 82.2%).
- •Picayune Junior High School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 17.8).
- •Picayune Junior High School is the larger school with 465 students compared with 320.
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 Picayune Junior High School better than South Side Lower Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Picayune Junior High School ranks higher (40.3 vs 24.8 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 Picayune Junior High School and South Side Lower Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Picayune and Picayune in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Picayune Junior High School: 465. South Side Lower Elementary: 320. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Picayune Junior High School and South Side Lower Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Picayune Junior High School is 78th of 181 and South Side Lower Elementary is 298th of 427 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).