North Elem. vs Orchard Drive Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 8.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Elem.
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades K–4
249 students
Orchard Drive Elem.
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades K–4
404 students
| Measure | North Elem. Jackson, Missouri | Orchard Drive Elem. Jackson, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #424 of 1,159 | #696 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #17735 of 50,301 | #27244 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 249 | 404 |
| Enrollment | 249 | 404 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.6% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| city | Jackson | Jackson |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.7 vs 46.9).
- •North Elem. does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •North Elem. does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •North Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.6% vs 52%).
- •Orchard Drive Elem. does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.6).
- •Orchard Drive Elem. is the larger school with 404 students compared with 249.
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 North Elem. better than Orchard Drive Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), North Elem. ranks higher (60.7 vs 46.9 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 North Elem. and Orchard Drive Elem.?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Jackson in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Elem.: 249. Orchard Drive Elem.: 404. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Elem. and Orchard Drive Elem. rank in Missouri?
North Elem. is 424th of 1,159 and Orchard Drive Elem. is 696th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).