Pierce Street Elementary School vs Rankin Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pierce Street Elementary School
Tupelo · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
345 students
Rankin Elementary School
Tupelo · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
375 students
| Measure | Pierce Street Elementary School Tupelo, Mississippi | Rankin Elementary School Tupelo, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #36 of 427 | #69 of 427 |
| National rank | #12223 of 50,301 | #17378 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 345 | 375 |
| Enrollment | 345 | 375 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.4% | 71.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 64% |
| city | Tupelo | Tupelo |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pierce Street Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.7 vs 61.2).
- •Pierce Street Elementary School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 64%).
- •Pierce Street Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 55%).
- •Pierce Street Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.4% vs 71.7%).
- •Pierce Street Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.9).
- •Rankin Elementary School is the larger school with 375 students compared with 345.
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 Pierce Street Elementary School better than Rankin Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Pierce Street Elementary School ranks higher (68.7 vs 61.2 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 Pierce Street Elementary School and Rankin Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Tupelo and Tupelo in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pierce Street Elementary School: 345. Rankin Elementary School: 375. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pierce Street Elementary School and Rankin Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Pierce Street Elementary School is 36th of 427 and Rankin Elementary School is 69th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).