J. Brown Elementary vs J. R. Baker Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Tennessee, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J. Brown Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
336 students
J. R. Baker Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
283 students
| Measure | J. Brown Elementary Columbia, Tennessee | J. R. Baker Elementary Columbia, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #696 of 913 | #530 of 913 |
| National rank | #47188 of 50,301 | #40914 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 336 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 336 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J. R. Baker Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.2 vs 15.9).
- •J. R. Baker Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •J. R. Baker Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •J. Brown Elementary is the larger school with 336 students compared with 283.
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 J. Brown Elementary better than J. R. Baker Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), J. R. Baker Elementary ranks higher (26.2 vs 15.9 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 J. Brown Elementary and J. R. Baker Elementary?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J. Brown Elementary: 336. J. R. Baker Elementary: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J. Brown Elementary and J. R. Baker Elementary rank in Tennessee?
J. Brown Elementary is 696th of 913 and J. R. Baker Elementary is 530th of 913 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).