Couch Elem. vs South Nodaway Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 507 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Couch Elem.
Myrtle · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
94 students
South Nodaway Elem.
Barnard · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
94 students
| Measure | Couch Elem. Myrtle, Missouri | South Nodaway Elem. Barnard, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #761 of 1,159 | #455 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #29719 of 50,301 | #19016 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 94 | 94 |
| Enrollment | 94 | 94 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.4% | 40.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 54.5% |
| city | Myrtle | Barnard |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Nodaway Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.8 vs 43.3).
- •South Nodaway Elem. does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 44.5%).
- •South Nodaway Elem. does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 34.5%).
- •South Nodaway Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.4% vs 57.4%).
- •South Nodaway Elem. does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 10.4).
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 Couch Elem. better than South Nodaway Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), South Nodaway Elem. ranks higher (58.8 vs 43.3 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 Couch Elem. and South Nodaway Elem.?
About 507 km in a straight line, between Myrtle and Barnard in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Couch Elem.: 94. South Nodaway Elem.: 94. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Couch Elem. and South Nodaway Elem. rank in Missouri?
Couch Elem. is 761st of 1,159 and South Nodaway Elem. is 455th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).