Dibble Elementary School vs Jackson Preparatory Early College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dibble Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
282 students
Jackson Preparatory Early College
Jackson · Charter high · Grades 6–12
260 students
| Measure | Dibble Elementary School Jackson, Michigan | Jackson Preparatory Early College Jackson, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1056 of 1,581 | #328 of 591 |
| National rank | #35691 of 50,301 | #9882 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 282 | 260 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.2% | 29.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| city | Jackson | Jackson |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jackson Preparatory Early College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.2 vs 34.3).
- •Dibble Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Jackson Preparatory Early College does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Jackson Preparatory Early College does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.6% vs 70.2%).
- •Dibble Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 20.0).
- •Dibble Elementary School is the larger school with 282 students compared with 260.
- •Dibble Elementary School is a public school while Jackson Preparatory Early College is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Dibble Elementary School better than Jackson Preparatory Early College?
On the Success Index (US), Jackson Preparatory Early College ranks higher (44.2 vs 34.3 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 Dibble Elementary School and Jackson Preparatory Early College?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Jackson in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dibble Elementary School: 282. Jackson Preparatory Early College: 260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dibble Elementary School and Jackson Preparatory Early College rank in Michigan?
Dibble Elementary School is 1056th of 1,581 and Jackson Preparatory Early College is 328th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).