South Shelby Elementary vs Southern Boone Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 106 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Shelby Elementary
Shelbina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
282 students
Southern Boone Elem.
Ashland · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
282 students
| Measure | South Shelby Elementary Shelbina, Missouri | Southern Boone Elem. Ashland, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #519 of 1,159 | #197 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #21200 of 50,301 | #9963 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 3–4 |
| Students | 282 | 282 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.9% | 13.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 48% |
| city | Shelbina | Ashland |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southern Boone Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.0 vs 55.7).
- •Southern Boone Elem. does better on math proficiency (48% vs 47%).
- •Southern Boone Elem. does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Southern Boone Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.8% vs 58.9%).
- •Southern Boone Elem. does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.3).
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 South Shelby Elementary better than Southern Boone Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Southern Boone Elem. ranks higher (72.0 vs 55.7 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 South Shelby Elementary and Southern Boone Elem.?
About 106 km in a straight line, between Shelbina and Ashland in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Shelby Elementary: 282. Southern Boone Elem.: 282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Shelby Elementary and Southern Boone Elem. rank in Missouri?
South Shelby Elementary is 519th of 1,159 and Southern Boone Elem. is 197th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).