Nell Holcomb Elem. vs North Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nell Holcomb Elem.
Cape Girardeau · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
249 students
North Elem.
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades K–4
249 students
| Measure | Nell Holcomb Elem. Cape Girardeau, Missouri | North Elem. Jackson, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #581 of 1,159 | #424 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #22720 of 50,301 | #17735 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 249 | 249 |
| Enrollment | 249 | 249 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.9% | 40.6% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| city | Cape Girardeau | Jackson |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.7 vs 53.5).
- •North Elem. does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •North Elem. does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Nell Holcomb Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.9% vs 40.6%).
- •Nell Holcomb Elem. does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 15.6).
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 Nell Holcomb Elem. better than North Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), North Elem. ranks higher (60.7 vs 53.5 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 Nell Holcomb Elem. and North Elem.?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Cape Girardeau and Jackson in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nell Holcomb Elem.: 249. North Elem.: 249. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nell Holcomb Elem. and North Elem. rank in Missouri?
Nell Holcomb Elem. is 581st of 1,159 and North Elem. is 424th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).