Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center vs J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center
Mount Vernon · Public elementary · Grades K–3
562 students
J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr
Mount Vernon · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
260 students
| Measure | Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center Mount Vernon, Illinois | J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr Mount Vernon, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1959 of 2,303 | #2052 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #46053 of 50,301 | #47131 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 562 | 260 |
| Enrollment | 562 | 260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.6% | 85% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 5% |
| city | Mount Vernon | Mount Vernon |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.0 vs 16.0).
- •Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center does better on math proficiency (22% vs 5%).
- •J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 17%).
- •J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85% vs 91.6%).
- •Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.4).
- •Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center is the larger school with 562 students compared with 260.
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 Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center better than J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr?
On the Success Index (US), Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center ranks higher (18.0 vs 16.0 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 Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center and J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Mount Vernon and Mount Vernon in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center: 562. J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr: 260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center and J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr rank in Illinois?
Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center is 1959th of 2,303 and J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr is 2052nd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).