Century Elem. vs John Thomas School of Discover
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 913 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Century Elem.
Nixa ยท Public elementary ยท Grades Kโ4
592 students
John Thomas School of Discover
Nixa ยท Public elementary ยท Grades Kโ6
493 students
| Measure | Century Elem. Nixa, Missouri | John Thomas School of Discover Nixa, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #222 of 1,159 | #127 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #10572 of 50,301 | #7521 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades Kโ4 | Grades Kโ6 |
| Students | 592 | 493 |
| Enrollment | 592 | 493 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.7% | 16.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| city | Nixa | Nixa |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขJohn Thomas School of Discover scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.7 vs 71.0).
- โขJohn Thomas School of Discover does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- โขJohn Thomas School of Discover does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 62%).
- โขJohn Thomas School of Discover does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.8% vs 28.7%).
- โขCentury Elem. does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.9).
- โขCentury Elem. is the larger school with 592 students compared with 493.
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 Century Elem. better than John Thomas School of Discover?
On the Success Index (US), John Thomas School of Discover ranks higher (75.7 vs 71.0 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 Century Elem. and John Thomas School of Discover?
About 913 m in a straight line, between Nixa and Nixa in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Century Elem.: 592. John Thomas School of Discover: 493. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Century Elem. and John Thomas School of Discover rank in Missouri?
Century Elem. is 222nd of 1,159 and John Thomas School of Discover is 127th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).