Cheney Elementary vs Colonial High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cheney Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
397 students
Colonial High
Orlando · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,239 students
| Measure | Cheney Elementary Orlando, Florida | Colonial High Orlando, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1241 of 2,187 | #517 of 576 |
| National rank | #20945 of 50,301 | #13284 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 397 | 3,239 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 3,239 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.8% | 52.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 27% |
| city | Orlando | Orlando |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cheney Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.0 vs 30.2).
- •Cheney Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 27%).
- •Cheney Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 39%).
- •Colonial High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.3% vs 67.8%).
- •Cheney Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 23.6).
- •Colonial High is the larger school with 3,239 students compared with 397.
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 Cheney Elementary better than Colonial High?
On the Success Index (US), Cheney Elementary ranks higher (56.0 vs 30.2 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 Cheney Elementary and Colonial High?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Orlando and Orlando in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cheney Elementary: 397. Colonial High: 3,239. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cheney Elementary and Colonial High rank in Florida?
Cheney Elementary is 1241st of 2,187 and Colonial High is 517th of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).