South Side Lower Elementary vs West Side Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Side Lower Elementary
Picayune · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
320 students
West Side Elementary
Picayune · Public elementary · Grades K–6
444 students
| Measure | South Side Lower Elementary Picayune, Mississippi | West Side Elementary Picayune, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #298 of 427 | #257 of 427 |
| National rank | #41855 of 50,301 | #36012 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 320 | 444 |
| Enrollment | 320 | 444 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.2% | 74.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 44% |
| Math proficiency | – | 36% |
| city | Picayune | Picayune |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Side Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.9 vs 24.8).
- •West Side Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.1% vs 82.2%).
- •West Side Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 17.8).
- •West Side Elementary is the larger school with 444 students compared with 320.
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 Side Lower Elementary better than West Side Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), West Side Elementary ranks higher (33.9 vs 24.8 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 South Side Lower Elementary and West Side Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Picayune and Picayune in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Side Lower Elementary: 320. West Side Elementary: 444. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Side Lower Elementary and West Side Elementary rank in Mississippi?
South Side Lower Elementary is 298th of 427 and West Side Elementary is 257th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).