Cherry Lane Elementary School vs Suffern Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherry Lane Elementary School
Suffern · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
413 students
Suffern Middle School
Suffern · Public middle · Grades 6–8
880 students
| Measure | Cherry Lane Elementary School Suffern, New York | Suffern Middle School Suffern, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #426 of 2,536 | #158 of 785 |
| National rank | #5895 of 50,301 | #2236 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 413 | 880 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 880 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.3% | 41.7% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| city | Suffern | Suffern |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cherry Lane Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.4 vs 75.7).
- •Cherry Lane Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Cherry Lane Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 56%).
- •Suffern Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.7% vs 51.3%).
- •Cherry Lane Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 9.8).
- •Suffern Middle School is the larger school with 880 students compared with 413.
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 Cherry Lane Elementary School better than Suffern Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cherry Lane Elementary School ranks higher (78.4 vs 75.7 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 Cherry Lane Elementary School and Suffern Middle School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Suffern and Suffern in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherry Lane Elementary School: 413. Suffern Middle School: 880. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherry Lane Elementary School and Suffern Middle School rank in New York?
Cherry Lane Elementary School is 426th of 2,536 and Suffern Middle School is 158th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).