South Jones Elementary School vs West Jones Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 7.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Jones Elementary School
Ellisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
1,129 students
West Jones Elementary School
Laurel · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
1,114 students
| Measure | South Jones Elementary School Ellisville, Mississippi | West Jones Elementary School Laurel, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #149 of 427 | #148 of 427 |
| National rank | #26628 of 50,301 | #26459 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,129 | 1,114 |
| Enrollment | 1,129 | 1,114 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.4% | 69.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 47% |
| city | Ellisville | Laurel |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (47.8 vs 48.1).
- •South Jones Elementary School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 47%).
- •West Jones Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 46%).
- •South Jones Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.4% vs 69.8%).
- •West Jones Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 14.9).
- •South Jones Elementary School is the larger school with 1,129 students compared with 1,114.
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 Jones Elementary School better than West Jones Elementary School?
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 South Jones Elementary School and West Jones Elementary School?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Ellisville and Laurel in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Jones Elementary School: 1,129. West Jones Elementary School: 1,114. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Jones Elementary School and West Jones Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
South Jones Elementary School is 149th of 427 and West Jones Elementary School is 148th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).