Richland Upper Elementary vs Steens Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 7.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richland Upper Elementary
Richland · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
480 students
Steens Creek Elementary
Florence · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
582 students
| Measure | Richland Upper Elementary Richland, Mississippi | Steens Creek Elementary Florence, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #166 of 427 | #137 of 427 |
| National rank | #28200 of 50,301 | #25528 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 480 | 582 |
| Enrollment | 480 | 582 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.9% | 48.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | – |
| Math proficiency | 49% | – |
| city | Richland | Florence |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Steens Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.5 vs 45.6).
- •Steens Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.5% vs 77.9%).
- •Richland Upper Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 17.1).
- •Steens Creek Elementary is the larger school with 582 students compared with 480.
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 Richland Upper Elementary better than Steens Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Steens Creek Elementary ranks higher (49.5 vs 45.6 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 Richland Upper Elementary and Steens Creek Elementary?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Richland and Florence in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Richland Upper Elementary: 480. Steens Creek Elementary: 582. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Richland Upper Elementary and Steens Creek Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Richland Upper Elementary is 166th of 427 and Steens Creek Elementary is 137th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).