Abraham Mallinson Elementary vs South Shelby Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 211 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abraham Mallinson Elementary
Sugar Creek · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
282 students
South Shelby Elementary
Shelbina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
282 students
| Measure | Abraham Mallinson Elementary Sugar Creek, Missouri | South Shelby Elementary Shelbina, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1012 of 1,159 | #519 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #43256 of 50,301 | #21200 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 282 | 282 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.8% | 58.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 47% |
| city | Sugar Creek | Shelbina |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Shelby Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.7 vs 22.5).
- •South Shelby Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 23%).
- •South Shelby Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 31%).
- •South Shelby Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.9% vs 84.8%).
- •South Shelby Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.8).
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 Abraham Mallinson Elementary better than South Shelby Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), South Shelby Elementary ranks higher (55.7 vs 22.5 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 Abraham Mallinson Elementary and South Shelby Elementary?
About 211 km in a straight line, between Sugar Creek and Shelbina in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Abraham Mallinson Elementary: 282. South Shelby Elementary: 282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Abraham Mallinson Elementary and South Shelby Elementary rank in Missouri?
Abraham Mallinson Elementary is 1012th of 1,159 and South Shelby Elementary is 519th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).