Cobden Elem School vs Jonesboro Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 9.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cobden Elem School
Cobden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
223 students
Jonesboro Elem School
Jonesboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
338 students
| Measure | Cobden Elem School Cobden, Illinois | Jonesboro Elem School Jonesboro, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1632 of 2,303 | #651 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #41503 of 50,301 | #21249 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 223 | 338 |
| Enrollment | 223 | 338 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.8% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 36% |
| city | Cobden | Jonesboro |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jonesboro Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.6 vs 25.3).
- •Jonesboro Elem School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 22%).
- •Jonesboro Elem School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 32%).
- •Jonesboro Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 92.8%).
- •Cobden Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 12.1).
- •Jonesboro Elem School is the larger school with 338 students compared with 223.
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 Cobden Elem School better than Jonesboro Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Jonesboro Elem School ranks higher (55.6 vs 25.3 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 Cobden Elem School and Jonesboro Elem School?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Cobden and Jonesboro in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cobden Elem School: 223. Jonesboro Elem School: 338. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cobden Elem School and Jonesboro Elem School rank in Illinois?
Cobden Elem School is 1632nd of 2,303 and Jonesboro Elem School is 651st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).