Central Park Elementary School vs Cherokee Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 106 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Park Elementary School
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
386 students
Cherokee Elementary School
Guntersville · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
387 students
| Measure | Central Park Elementary School Birmingham, Alabama | Cherokee Elementary School Guntersville, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #643 of 699 | #151 of 699 |
| National rank | #46320 of 50,301 | #16708 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 386 | 387 |
| Enrollment | 386 | 387 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.3% | 50.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 67% |
| city | Birmingham | Guntersville |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cherokee Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.1 vs 17.5).
- •Cherokee Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 18%).
- •Cherokee Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 19%).
- •Cherokee Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.1% vs 72.3%).
- •Central Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 19.4).
- •Cherokee Elementary School is the larger school with 387 students compared with 386.
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 Central Park Elementary School better than Cherokee Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cherokee Elementary School ranks higher (62.1 vs 17.5 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 Central Park Elementary School and Cherokee Elementary School?
About 106 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Guntersville in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Park Elementary School: 386. Cherokee Elementary School: 387. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Park Elementary School and Cherokee Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Central Park Elementary School is 643rd of 699 and Cherokee Elementary School is 151st of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).