Cherokee Bend Elementary School vs Irondale Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherokee Bend Elementary School
Mountain Brook · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
562 students
Irondale Community School
Irondale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
435 students
| Measure | Cherokee Bend Elementary School Mountain Brook, Alabama | Irondale Community School Irondale, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4 of 699 | #553 of 699 |
| National rank | #115 of 50,301 | #40214 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 562 | 435 |
| Enrollment | 562 | 435 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.8% | 71.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 32% |
| city | Mountain Brook | Irondale |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cherokee Bend Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.8 vs 27.3).
- •Cherokee Bend Elementary School does better on math proficiency (89% vs 32%).
- •Cherokee Bend Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 34%).
- •Cherokee Bend Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.8% vs 71.7%).
- •Cherokee Bend Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 17.4).
- •Cherokee Bend Elementary School is the larger school with 562 students compared with 435.
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 Cherokee Bend Elementary School better than Irondale Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Cherokee Bend Elementary School ranks higher (94.8 vs 27.3 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 Cherokee Bend Elementary School and Irondale Community School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Mountain Brook and Irondale in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherokee Bend Elementary School: 562. Irondale Community School: 435. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherokee Bend Elementary School and Irondale Community School rank in Alabama?
Cherokee Bend Elementary School is 4th of 699 and Irondale Community School is 553rd of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).