Cherokee Lane Elementary vs Mary Harris Mother Jones Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherokee Lane Elementary
Adelphi · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
863 students
Mary Harris Mother Jones Elem
Adelphi · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
734 students
| Measure | Cherokee Lane Elementary Adelphi, Maryland | Mary Harris Mother Jones Elem Adelphi, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #780 of 879 | #832 of 879 |
| National rank | #45903 of 50,301 | #47494 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 863 | 734 |
| Enrollment | 863 | 734 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.3% | 92.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 14% |
| city | Adelphi | Adelphi |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cherokee Lane Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.3 vs 15.3).
- •Mary Harris Mother Jones Elem does better on math proficiency (14% vs 13%).
- •Cherokee Lane Elementary does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 18%).
- •Cherokee Lane Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.3% vs 92.8%).
- •Cherokee Lane Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.1).
- •Cherokee Lane Elementary is the larger school with 863 students compared with 734.
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 Cherokee Lane Elementary better than Mary Harris Mother Jones Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Cherokee Lane Elementary ranks higher (18.3 vs 15.3 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 Cherokee Lane Elementary and Mary Harris Mother Jones Elem?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Adelphi and Adelphi in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherokee Lane Elementary: 863. Mary Harris Mother Jones Elem: 734. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherokee Lane Elementary and Mary Harris Mother Jones Elem rank in Maryland?
Cherokee Lane Elementary is 780th of 879 and Mary Harris Mother Jones Elem is 832nd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).