South Side Upper Elementary vs West Side Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 930 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Side Upper Elementary
Picayune · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
310 students
West Side Elementary
Picayune · Public elementary · Grades K–6
444 students
| Measure | South Side Upper Elementary Picayune, Mississippi | West Side Elementary Picayune, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #184 of 427 | #257 of 427 |
| National rank | #29695 of 50,301 | #36012 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 310 | 444 |
| Enrollment | 310 | 444 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.4% | 74.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 36% |
| city | Picayune | Picayune |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Side Upper Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.4 vs 33.9).
- •South Side Upper Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 36%).
- •South Side Upper Elementary does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 44%).
- •West Side Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.1% vs 79.4%).
- •South Side Upper Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 17.1).
- •West Side Elementary is the larger school with 444 students compared with 310.
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 Upper Elementary better than West Side Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), South Side Upper Elementary ranks higher (43.4 vs 33.9 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 Upper Elementary and West Side Elementary?
About 930 m in a straight line, between Picayune and Picayune in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Side Upper Elementary: 310. West Side Elementary: 444. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Side Upper Elementary and West Side Elementary rank in Mississippi?
South Side Upper Elementary is 184th of 427 and West Side Elementary is 257th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).