Mercer Elementary School vs Sherwood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ohio, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mercer Elementary School
Cincinnati · Public elementary · Grades K–6
611 students
Sherwood Elementary School
Cincinnati · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
689 students
| Measure | Mercer Elementary School Cincinnati, Ohio | Sherwood Elementary School Cincinnati, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #155 of 1,713 | #144 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #2907 of 50,301 | #2769 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 611 | 689 |
| Enrollment | 611 | 689 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.1% | 12.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 85% |
| city | Cincinnati | Cincinnati |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (84.0 vs 84.3).
- •Sherwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 78%).
- •Sherwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.9% vs 20.1%).
- •Mercer Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 19.1).
- •Sherwood Elementary School is the larger school with 689 students compared with 611.
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 Mercer Elementary School better than Sherwood Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mercer Elementary School and Sherwood Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Cincinnati and Cincinnati in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mercer Elementary School: 611. Sherwood Elementary School: 689. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mercer Elementary School and Sherwood Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Mercer Elementary School is 155th of 1,713 and Sherwood Elementary School is 144th of 1,713 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).