Phenix City Elementary School vs Sherwood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Phenix City Elementary School
Phenix City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
683 students
Sherwood Elementary School
Phenix City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
493 students
| Measure | Phenix City Elementary School Phenix City, Alabama | Sherwood Elementary School Phenix City, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #577 of 699 | #149 of 699 |
| National rank | #41723 of 50,301 | #16481 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 683 | 493 |
| Enrollment | 683 | 493 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.6% | 61.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 64% |
| city | Phenix City | Phenix City |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sherwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.5 vs 25.0).
- •Sherwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 29%).
- •Sherwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 34%).
- •Sherwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.5% vs 73.6%).
- •Sherwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 18.0).
- •Phenix City Elementary School is the larger school with 683 students compared with 493.
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 Phenix City Elementary School better than Sherwood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sherwood Elementary School ranks higher (62.5 vs 25.0 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 Phenix City Elementary School and Sherwood Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Phenix City and Phenix City in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Phenix City Elementary School: 683. Sherwood Elementary School: 493. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Phenix City Elementary School and Sherwood Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Phenix City Elementary School is 577th of 699 and Sherwood Elementary School is 149th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).