Mount Vernon Intermediate vs South Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 216 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Vernon Intermediate
Mount Vernon · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
303 students
South Elem.
Jefferson City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
302 students
| Measure | Mount Vernon Intermediate Mount Vernon, Missouri | South Elem. Jefferson City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #719 of 1,159 | #895 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #28054 of 50,301 | #35816 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 303 | 302 |
| Enrollment | 303 | 302 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.2% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 37% |
| city | Mount Vernon | Jefferson City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Vernon Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.8 vs 34.2).
- •South Elem. does better on math proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •Mount Vernon Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •Mount Vernon Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.2% vs 100%).
- •South Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.8).
- •Mount Vernon Intermediate is the larger school with 303 students compared with 302.
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 Mount Vernon Intermediate better than South Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Vernon Intermediate ranks higher (45.8 vs 34.2 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 Mount Vernon Intermediate and South Elem.?
About 216 km in a straight line, between Mount Vernon and Jefferson City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Vernon Intermediate: 303. South Elem.: 302. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Vernon Intermediate and South Elem. rank in Missouri?
Mount Vernon Intermediate is 719th of 1,159 and South Elem. is 895th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).