Fairview Elem. vs Mark Twain Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairview Elem.
Carthage · Public elementary · Grades K–3
444 students
Mark Twain Elem.
Carthage · Public elementary · Grades K–3
164 students
| Measure | Fairview Elem. Carthage, Missouri | Mark Twain Elem. Carthage, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #911 of 1,159 | #718 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #36570 of 50,301 | #28050 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 444 | 164 |
| Enrollment | 444 | 164 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.3% | 57.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | Carthage | Carthage |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mark Twain Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.8 vs 33.0).
- •Mark Twain Elem. does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Mark Twain Elem. does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Mark Twain Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.9% vs 74.3%).
- •Mark Twain Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 12.7).
- •Fairview Elem. is the larger school with 444 students compared with 164.
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 Fairview Elem. better than Mark Twain Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Mark Twain Elem. ranks higher (45.8 vs 33.0 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 Fairview Elem. and Mark Twain Elem.?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Carthage and Carthage in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairview Elem.: 444. Mark Twain Elem.: 164. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairview Elem. and Mark Twain Elem. rank in Missouri?
Fairview Elem. is 911th of 1,159 and Mark Twain Elem. is 718th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).