Espy Elem. vs Nixa Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Espy Elem.
Nixa · Public elementary · Grades K–4
371 students
Nixa Junior High
Nixa · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,033 students
| Measure | Espy Elem. Nixa, Missouri | Nixa Junior High Nixa, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #76 of 1,159 | #49 of 392 |
| National rank | #5243 of 50,301 | #3190 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 371 | 1,033 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 1,033 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.8% | 24.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 58% |
| city | Nixa | Nixa |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Espy Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.5 vs 70.7).
- •Espy Elem. does better on math proficiency (62% vs 58%).
- •Espy Elem. does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Nixa Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.5% vs 35.8%).
- •Espy Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.4).
- •Nixa Junior High is the larger school with 1,033 students compared with 371.
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 Espy Elem. better than Nixa Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Espy Elem. ranks higher (79.5 vs 70.7 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 Espy Elem. and Nixa Junior High?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Nixa and Nixa in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Espy Elem.: 371. Nixa Junior High: 1,033. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Espy Elem. and Nixa Junior High rank in Missouri?
Espy Elem. is 76th of 1,159 and Nixa Junior High is 49th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).