Rowan Elementary vs William Dean Jr Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 212 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rowan Elementary
Hattiesburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
425 students
William Dean Jr Elementary School
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
426 students
| Measure | Rowan Elementary Hattiesburg, Mississippi | William Dean Jr Elementary School Lexington, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #308 of 427 | #420 of 427 |
| National rank | #42589 of 50,301 | #50053 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 425 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 425 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 12% |
| city | Hattiesburg | Lexington |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rowan Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.6 vs 6.8).
- •Rowan Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 12%).
- •Rowan Elementary does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 19%).
- •Rowan Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 100%).
- •Rowan Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 17.8).
- •William Dean Jr Elementary School is the larger school with 426 students compared with 425.
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 Rowan Elementary better than William Dean Jr Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Rowan Elementary ranks higher (23.6 vs 6.8 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 Rowan Elementary and William Dean Jr Elementary School?
About 212 km in a straight line, between Hattiesburg and Lexington in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rowan Elementary: 425. William Dean Jr Elementary School: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rowan Elementary and William Dean Jr Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Rowan Elementary is 308th of 427 and William Dean Jr Elementary School is 420th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).