Poplar Springs Elementary vs Quitman Lower Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 41 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Poplar Springs Elementary
Meridian · Public elementary · Grades K–5
405 students
Quitman Lower Elementary
Quitman · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
407 students
| Measure | Poplar Springs Elementary Meridian, Mississippi | Quitman Lower Elementary Quitman, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #187 of 427 | #331 of 427 |
| National rank | #30113 of 50,301 | #44422 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 405 | 407 |
| Enrollment | 405 | 407 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 75.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 40.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | – |
| Math proficiency | 57% | – |
| city | Meridian | Quitman |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poplar Springs Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.8 vs 20.7).
- •Quitman Lower Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.4% vs 100%).
- •Poplar Springs Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 40.7).
- •Quitman Lower Elementary is the larger school with 407 students compared with 405.
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 Poplar Springs Elementary better than Quitman Lower Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Poplar Springs Elementary ranks higher (42.8 vs 20.7 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 Poplar Springs Elementary and Quitman Lower Elementary?
About 41 km in a straight line, between Meridian and Quitman in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Poplar Springs Elementary: 405. Quitman Lower Elementary: 407. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Poplar Springs Elementary and Quitman Lower Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Poplar Springs Elementary is 187th of 427 and Quitman Lower Elementary is 331st of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).