Poplarville Lower Elementary vs Poplarville Upper Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Poplarville Lower Elementary
Poplarville · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
521 students
Poplarville Upper Elementary
Poplarville · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
432 students
| Measure | Poplarville Lower Elementary Poplarville, Mississippi | Poplarville Upper Elementary Poplarville, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #195 of 427 | #201 of 427 |
| National rank | #31023 of 50,301 | #31409 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 521 | 432 |
| Enrollment | 521 | 432 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.7% | 64.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 50% |
| Math proficiency | – | 31% |
| city | Poplarville | Poplarville |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (41.4 vs 40.8).
- •Poplarville Lower Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.7% vs 64.1%).
- •Poplarville Upper Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.4).
- •Poplarville Lower Elementary is the larger school with 521 students compared with 432.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Poplarville Lower Elementary better than Poplarville Upper Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Poplarville Lower Elementary and Poplarville Upper Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Poplarville and Poplarville in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Poplarville Lower Elementary: 521. Poplarville Upper Elementary: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Poplarville Lower Elementary and Poplarville Upper Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Poplarville Lower Elementary is 195th of 427 and Poplarville Upper Elementary is 201st of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).