Picayune Junior High School vs South Side Upper 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 Upper Elementary
Picayune · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
310 students
| Measure | Picayune Junior High School Picayune, Mississippi | South Side Upper Elementary Picayune, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #78 of 181 | #184 of 427 |
| National rank | #9753 of 15,369 | #29695 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 465 | 310 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 310 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69% | 79.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 48% |
| city | Picayune | Picayune |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Side Upper Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.4 vs 40.3).
- •Picayune Junior High School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 48%).
- •South Side Upper Elementary does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 38%).
- •Picayune Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69% vs 79.4%).
- •South Side Upper Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 17.2).
- •Picayune Junior High School is the larger school with 465 students compared with 310.
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 Upper Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), South Side Upper Elementary ranks higher (43.4 vs 40.3 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 Upper 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 Upper Elementary: 310. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Picayune Junior High School and South Side Upper Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Picayune Junior High School is 78th of 181 and South Side Upper Elementary is 184th of 427 among middle schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).