Bryden Elementary School vs Mercer Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ohio, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bryden Elementary School
Beachwood · Public elementary · Grades K–2
260 students
Mercer Elementary School
Shaker Heights · Public elementary · Grades K–5
396 students
| Measure | Bryden Elementary School Beachwood, Ohio | Mercer Elementary School Shaker Heights, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #368 of 1,713 | #454 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #5530 of 50,301 | #6653 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 260 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 260 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.4% | 37.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 82% |
| Math proficiency | – | 77% |
| city | Beachwood | Shaker Heights |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bryden Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 77.1).
- •Bryden Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.4% vs 37.6%).
- •Bryden Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 18.9).
- •Mercer Elementary School is the larger school with 396 students compared with 260.
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 Bryden Elementary School better than Mercer Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bryden Elementary School ranks higher (79.0 vs 77.1 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 Bryden Elementary School and Mercer Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Beachwood and Shaker Heights in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bryden Elementary School: 260. Mercer Elementary School: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bryden Elementary School and Mercer Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Bryden Elementary School is 368th of 1,713 and Mercer Elementary School is 454th of 1,713 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).