Brookwood Forest Elementary School vs Cherokee Bend Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookwood Forest Elementary School
Mountain Brook · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
579 students
Cherokee Bend Elementary School
Mountain Brook · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
562 students
| Measure | Brookwood Forest Elementary School Mountain Brook, Alabama | Cherokee Bend Elementary School Mountain Brook, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #5 of 699 | #4 of 699 |
| National rank | #137 of 50,301 | #115 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 579 | 562 |
| Enrollment | 579 | 562 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 89% |
| city | Mountain Brook | Mountain Brook |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (94.5 vs 94.8).
- •Cherokee Bend Elementary School does better on math proficiency (89% vs 83%).
- •Cherokee Bend Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 81%).
- •Brookwood Forest Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.2% vs 2.8%).
- •Brookwood Forest Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.2).
- •Brookwood Forest Elementary School is the larger school with 579 students compared with 562.
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 Brookwood Forest Elementary School better than Cherokee Bend Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Brookwood Forest Elementary School and Cherokee Bend Elementary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Mountain Brook and Mountain Brook in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookwood Forest Elementary School: 579. Cherokee Bend Elementary School: 562. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookwood Forest Elementary School and Cherokee Bend Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Brookwood Forest Elementary School is 5th of 699 and Cherokee Bend Elementary School is 4th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).