Charles Dickens School vs Southern Cleveland Drop Back Indba Innovative Career Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 246 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles Dickens School
Cleveland · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
253 students
Southern Cleveland Drop Back Indba Innovative Career Academy
Cleveland · Charter high · Grades 9–12
65 students
| Measure | Charles Dickens School Cleveland, Ohio | Southern Cleveland Drop Back Indba Innovative Career Academy Cleveland, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 3 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1713 of 1,713 | #387 of 802 |
| National rank | #50269 of 50,301 | #5787 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 253 | 65 |
| Enrollment | 253 | 65 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 28.1 | 7.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 9% | – |
| Math proficiency | 7% | – |
| city | Cleveland | Cleveland |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southern Cleveland Drop Back Indba Innovative Career Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.1 vs 2.5).
- •Southern Cleveland Drop Back Indba Innovative Career Academy does better on students per teacher (7.2 vs 28.1).
- •Charles Dickens School is the larger school with 253 students compared with 65.
- •Charles Dickens School is a public school while Southern Cleveland Drop Back Indba Innovative Career Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Charles Dickens School better than Southern Cleveland Drop Back Indba Innovative Career Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Southern Cleveland Drop Back Indba Innovative Career Academy ranks higher (60.1 vs 2.5 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 Charles Dickens School and Southern Cleveland Drop Back Indba Innovative Career Academy?
About 246 m in a straight line, between Cleveland and Cleveland in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles Dickens School: 253. Southern Cleveland Drop Back Indba Innovative Career Academy: 65. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles Dickens School and Southern Cleveland Drop Back Indba Innovative Career Academy rank in Ohio?
Charles Dickens School is 1713th of 1,713 and Southern Cleveland Drop Back Indba Innovative Career Academy is 387th of 802 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).