Marnel C. Moorman School vs Southside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marnel C. Moorman School
Shelbyville · Public elementary · Grades K–8
803 students
Southside Elementary
Shelbyville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
412 students
| Measure | Marnel C. Moorman School Shelbyville, Kentucky | Southside Elementary Shelbyville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #325 of 707 | #671 of 707 |
| National rank | #22155 of 50,301 | #41730 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 803 | 412 |
| Enrollment | 803 | 412 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.1% | 63.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 32% |
| Math proficiency | – | 20% |
| city | Shelbyville | Shelbyville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marnel C. Moorman School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 25.0).
- •Marnel C. Moorman School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.1% vs 63.6%).
- •Southside Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 16.7).
- •Marnel C. Moorman School is the larger school with 803 students compared with 412.
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 Marnel C. Moorman School better than Southside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Marnel C. Moorman School ranks higher (54.3 vs 25.0 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 Marnel C. Moorman School and Southside Elementary?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Shelbyville and Shelbyville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marnel C. Moorman School: 803. Southside Elementary: 412. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marnel C. Moorman School and Southside Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Marnel C. Moorman School is 325th of 707 and Southside Elementary is 671st of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).