Palmer Middle School vs Sherrod Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palmer Middle School
Palmer · Public middle · Grades 6–8
563 students
Sherrod Elementary
Palmer · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
383 students
| Measure | Palmer Middle School Palmer, Alaska | Sherrod Elementary Palmer, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #18 of 31 | #98 of 159 |
| National rank | #10993 of 15,369 | #28348 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 563 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 563 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.4% | 62.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 55% |
| city | Palmer | Palmer |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sherrod Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.4 vs 34.4).
- •Sherrod Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 22%).
- •Palmer Middle School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Palmer Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.4% vs 62.4%).
- •Sherrod Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 19.4).
- •Palmer Middle School is the larger school with 563 students compared with 383.
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 Palmer Middle School better than Sherrod Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sherrod Elementary ranks higher (45.4 vs 34.4 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 Palmer Middle School and Sherrod Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Palmer and Palmer in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palmer Middle School: 563. Sherrod Elementary: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palmer Middle School and Sherrod Elementary rank in Alaska?
Palmer Middle School is 18th of 31 and Sherrod Elementary is 98th of 159 among middle schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).