Puckett Elementary vs West Hancock Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 176 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Puckett Elementary
Puckett · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
351 students
West Hancock Elementary
Picayune · Public elementary · Grades K–5
349 students
| Measure | Puckett Elementary Puckett, Mississippi | West Hancock Elementary Picayune, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #81 of 427 | #134 of 427 |
| National rank | #18942 of 50,301 | #25410 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 351 | 349 |
| Enrollment | 351 | 349 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.6% | 75.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 47% |
| city | Puckett | Picayune |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Puckett Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.9 vs 49.7).
- •Puckett Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 47%).
- •West Hancock Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 45%).
- •Puckett Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.6% vs 75.1%).
- •Puckett Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.4).
- •Puckett Elementary is the larger school with 351 students compared with 349.
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 Puckett Elementary better than West Hancock Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Puckett Elementary ranks higher (58.9 vs 49.7 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 Puckett Elementary and West Hancock Elementary?
About 176 km in a straight line, between Puckett and Picayune in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Puckett Elementary: 351. West Hancock Elementary: 349. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Puckett Elementary and West Hancock Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Puckett Elementary is 81st of 427 and West Hancock Elementary is 134th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).