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John Thomas School of Discover vs Nixa Junior High

A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 660 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureJohn Thomas School of Discover
Nixa, Missouri
Nixa Junior High
Nixa, Missouri
Success Index (US)
76
Top 25%
71
Top 25%
State rank#127 of 1,159#49 of 392
National rank#7521 of 50,301#3190 of 15,369
SectorPublicPublic
TypeElementaryMiddle
Year rangeGrades Kโ€“6Grades 7โ€“8
Students4931,033
Enrollment4931,033
Free/reduced-price lunch16.8%24.5%
Students per teacher14.915.4
Reading proficiency66%57%
Math proficiency62%58%
cityNixaNixa
stateMissouriMissouri
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The verdict

  • โ€ขJohn Thomas School of Discover scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.7 vs 70.7).
  • โ€ขJohn Thomas School of Discover does better on math proficiency (62% vs 58%).
  • โ€ขJohn Thomas School of Discover does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 57%).
  • โ€ขJohn Thomas School of Discover does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.8% vs 24.5%).
  • โ€ขJohn Thomas School of Discover does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.4).
  • โ€ขNixa Junior High is the larger school with 1,033 students compared with 493.

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 John Thomas School of Discover better than Nixa Junior High?

On the Success Index (US), John Thomas School of Discover ranks higher (75.7 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 John Thomas School of Discover and Nixa Junior High?

About 660 m in a straight line, between Nixa and Nixa in Missouri.

Which has the better Enrollment?

John Thomas School of Discover: 493. Nixa Junior High: 1,033. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

How do John Thomas School of Discover and Nixa Junior High rank in Missouri?

John Thomas School of Discover is 127th of 1,159 and Nixa Junior High is 49th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).