Parker-Bennett-Curry School vs T C Cherry Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parker-Bennett-Curry School
Bowling Green · Public elementary · Grades K–5
400 students
T C Cherry Elementary School
Bowling Green · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
431 students
| Measure | Parker-Bennett-Curry School Bowling Green, Kentucky | T C Cherry Elementary School Bowling Green, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #692 of 707 | #596 of 707 |
| National rank | #44988 of 50,301 | #34284 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 400 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 400 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.3% | 75.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| city | Bowling Green | Bowling Green |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •T C Cherry Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.6 vs 19.8).
- •T C Cherry Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •T C Cherry Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •T C Cherry Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.4% vs 100.3%).
- •Parker-Bennett-Curry School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 16.6).
- •T C Cherry Elementary School is the larger school with 431 students compared with 400.
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 Parker-Bennett-Curry School better than T C Cherry Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), T C Cherry Elementary School ranks higher (36.6 vs 19.8 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 Parker-Bennett-Curry School and T C Cherry Elementary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Bowling Green and Bowling Green in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parker-Bennett-Curry School: 400. T C Cherry Elementary School: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parker-Bennett-Curry School and T C Cherry Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Parker-Bennett-Curry School is 692nd of 707 and T C Cherry Elementary School is 596th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).