Cato Elementary School vs Sylvan Hills Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cato Elementary School
Sherwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
305 students
Sylvan Hills Junior High School
Sherwood · Public other · Grades 8–9
721 students
| Measure | Cato Elementary School Sherwood, Arkansas | Sylvan Hills Junior High School Sherwood, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #114 of 511 | – |
| National rank | #19575 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 8–9 |
| Students | 305 | 721 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 721 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.7% | 53.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 72% | – |
| city | Sherwood | Sherwood |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sylvan Hills Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.1% vs 60.7%).
- •Sylvan Hills Junior High School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 17.9).
- •Sylvan Hills Junior High School is the larger school with 721 students compared with 305.
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 Cato Elementary School better than Sylvan Hills Junior High 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 Cato Elementary School and Sylvan Hills Junior High School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Sherwood and Sherwood in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cato Elementary School: 305. Sylvan Hills Junior High School: 721. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cato Elementary School and Sylvan Hills Junior High School rank in Arkansas?
Cato Elementary School is 114th of 511 and Sylvan Hills Junior High School is unranked among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).