Cato Elementary School vs Sylvan Hills Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 352 m 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 Middle School
Sherwood · Public middle · Grades 6–7
772 students
| Measure | Cato Elementary School Sherwood, Arkansas | Sylvan Hills Middle School Sherwood, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #114 of 511 | #143 of 211 |
| National rank | #19575 of 50,301 | #9433 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 305 | 772 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 772 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.7% | 56.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 38% |
| city | Sherwood | Sherwood |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cato Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.0 vs 41.8).
- •Cato Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 38%).
- •Cato Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 36%).
- •Sylvan Hills Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.7% vs 60.7%).
- •Sylvan Hills Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.9).
- •Sylvan Hills Middle School is the larger school with 772 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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cato Elementary School ranks higher (58.0 vs 41.8 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 Cato Elementary School and Sylvan Hills Middle School?
About 352 m in a straight line, between Sherwood and Sherwood in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cato Elementary School: 305. Sylvan Hills Middle School: 772. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cato Elementary School and Sylvan Hills Middle School rank in Arkansas?
Cato Elementary School is 114th of 511 and Sylvan Hills Middle School is 143rd of 211 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).