Jefferson Elem. vs Spring Bluff Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 320 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elem.
Joplin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
218 students
Spring Bluff Elem.
Sullivan · Public elementary · Grades K–8
217 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elem. Joplin, Missouri | Spring Bluff Elem. Sullivan, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #978 of 1,159 | #15 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #41210 of 50,301 | #1526 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 218 | 217 |
| Enrollment | 218 | 217 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.3% | 10.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 72% |
| city | Joplin | Sullivan |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spring Bluff Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.4 vs 25.8).
- •Spring Bluff Elem. does better on math proficiency (72% vs 17%).
- •Spring Bluff Elem. does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 32%).
- •Spring Bluff Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.1% vs 80.3%).
- •Spring Bluff Elem. does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.1).
- •Jefferson Elem. is the larger school with 218 students compared with 217.
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 Jefferson Elem. better than Spring Bluff Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Spring Bluff Elem. ranks higher (87.4 vs 25.8 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 Jefferson Elem. and Spring Bluff Elem.?
About 320 km in a straight line, between Joplin and Sullivan in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elem.: 218. Spring Bluff Elem.: 217. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elem. and Spring Bluff Elem. rank in Missouri?
Jefferson Elem. is 978th of 1,159 and Spring Bluff Elem. is 15th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).