East Elementary School vs Thelma Barker Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Tennessee, United States, 7.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students
Thelma Barker Elementary
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
776 students
| Measure | East Elementary School Jackson, Tennessee | Thelma Barker Elementary Jackson, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #750 of 913 | #616 of 913 |
| National rank | #48632 of 50,301 | #43931 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 492 | 776 |
| Enrollment | 492 | 776 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 36% |
| city | Jackson | Jackson |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thelma Barker Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.5 vs 12.6).
- •Thelma Barker Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 27%).
- •Thelma Barker Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Thelma Barker Elementary is the larger school with 776 students compared with 492.
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 East Elementary School better than Thelma Barker Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Thelma Barker Elementary ranks higher (21.5 vs 12.6 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 East Elementary School and Thelma Barker Elementary?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Jackson in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Elementary School: 492. Thelma Barker Elementary: 776. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Elementary School and Thelma Barker Elementary rank in Tennessee?
East Elementary School is 750th of 913 and Thelma Barker Elementary is 616th of 913 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).