Girardot Center for Youth vs Nell Holcomb Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 9.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Girardot Center for Youth
Cape Girardeau · Public high · Grades 5–12
24 students
Nell Holcomb Elem.
Cape Girardeau · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
249 students
| Measure | Girardot Center for Youth Cape Girardeau, Missouri | Nell Holcomb Elem. Cape Girardeau, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #581 of 1,159 |
| National rank | – | #22720 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 24 | 249 |
| Enrollment | 24 | 249 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.5% | 36.9% |
| Students per teacher | 6.0 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 47% |
| Math proficiency | – | 32% |
| city | Cape Girardeau | Cape Girardeau |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nell Holcomb Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.5 vs 31.5).
- •Nell Holcomb Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.9% vs 87.5%).
- •Girardot Center for Youth does better on students per teacher (6.0 vs 8.6).
- •Nell Holcomb Elem. is the larger school with 249 students compared with 24.
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 Girardot Center for Youth better than Nell Holcomb Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Nell Holcomb Elem. ranks higher (53.5 vs 31.5 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 Girardot Center for Youth and Nell Holcomb Elem.?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Cape Girardeau and Cape Girardeau in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Girardot Center for Youth: 24. Nell Holcomb Elem.: 249. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Girardot Center for Youth and Nell Holcomb Elem. rank in Missouri?
Girardot Center for Youth is unranked and Nell Holcomb Elem. is 581st of 1,159 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).