South Hancock Elementary School vs Waveland Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 7.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Hancock Elementary School
Bay St. Louis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
480 students
Waveland Elementary School
Waveland · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
460 students
| Measure | South Hancock Elementary School Bay St. Louis, Mississippi | Waveland Elementary School Waveland, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #186 of 427 | #277 of 427 |
| National rank | #29918 of 50,301 | #38838 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 480 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 480 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.8% | 69.8% |
| Students per teacher | – | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 41% | – |
| city | Bay St. Louis | Waveland |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Hancock Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.1 vs 29.6).
- •Waveland Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.8% vs 73.8%).
- •South Hancock Elementary School is the larger school with 480 students compared with 460.
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 South Hancock Elementary School better than Waveland Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), South Hancock Elementary School ranks higher (43.1 vs 29.6 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 South Hancock Elementary School and Waveland Elementary School?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Bay St. Louis and Waveland in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Hancock Elementary School: 480. Waveland Elementary School: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Hancock Elementary School and Waveland Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
South Hancock Elementary School is 186th of 427 and Waveland Elementary School is 277th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).