Nathaniel Scribner Middle School vs S Ellen Jones Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nathaniel Scribner Middle School
New Albany · Public middle · Grades 5–8
941 students
S Ellen Jones Elementary School
New Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
243 students
| Measure | Nathaniel Scribner Middle School New Albany, Indiana | S Ellen Jones Elementary School New Albany, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #221 of 335 | #609 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #8893 of 15,369 | #25588 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 941 | 243 |
| Enrollment | 941 | 243 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54% | 59.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 52% |
| city | New Albany | New Albany |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •S Ellen Jones Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.4 vs 44.2).
- •S Ellen Jones Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 41%).
- •Nathaniel Scribner Middle School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Nathaniel Scribner Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54% vs 59.7%).
- •S Ellen Jones Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.9).
- •Nathaniel Scribner Middle School is the larger school with 941 students compared with 243.
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 Nathaniel Scribner Middle School better than S Ellen Jones Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), S Ellen Jones Elementary School ranks higher (49.4 vs 44.2 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 Nathaniel Scribner Middle School and S Ellen Jones Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between New Albany and New Albany in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nathaniel Scribner Middle School: 941. S Ellen Jones Elementary School: 243. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nathaniel Scribner Middle School and S Ellen Jones Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Nathaniel Scribner Middle School is 221st of 335 and S Ellen Jones Elementary School is 609th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).