Arlington Elementary School vs Jackson Central-Merry Early College High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arlington Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
626 students
Jackson Central-Merry Early College High
Jackson · Public high · Grades 9–12
268 students
| Measure | Arlington Elementary School Jackson, Tennessee | Jackson Central-Merry Early College High Jackson, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 1 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #905 of 913 | #63 of 321 |
| National rank | #50289 of 50,301 | #11141 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 626 | 268 |
| Enrollment | 626 | 268 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 9% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 15% |
| city | Jackson | Jackson |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jackson Central-Merry Early College High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.2 vs 1.3).
- •Jackson Central-Merry Early College High does better on math proficiency (15% vs 8%).
- •Jackson Central-Merry Early College High does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 9%).
- •Arlington Elementary School is the larger school with 626 students compared with 268.
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 Arlington Elementary School better than Jackson Central-Merry Early College High?
On the Success Index (US), Jackson Central-Merry Early College High ranks higher (39.2 vs 1.3 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 Arlington Elementary School and Jackson Central-Merry Early College High?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Jackson in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arlington Elementary School: 626. Jackson Central-Merry Early College High: 268. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arlington Elementary School and Jackson Central-Merry Early College High rank in Tennessee?
Arlington Elementary School is 905th of 913 and Jackson Central-Merry Early College High is 63rd of 321 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).