Cherry El vs Tenie Holmes El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 854 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherry El
Bay City · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
432 students
Tenie Holmes El
Bay City · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
763 students
| Measure | Cherry El Bay City, Texas | Tenie Holmes El Bay City, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3704 of 4,686 | #3303 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #38667 of 50,301 | #35938 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 432 | 763 |
| Enrollment | 432 | 763 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.2% | 62.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 46% |
| city | Bay City | Bay City |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tenie Holmes El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.0 vs 29.8).
- •Tenie Holmes El does better on math proficiency (46% vs 35%).
- •Cherry El does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 34%).
- •Tenie Holmes El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.9% vs 75.2%).
- •Cherry El does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 21.8).
- •Tenie Holmes El is the larger school with 763 students compared with 432.
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 El better than Tenie Holmes El?
On the Success Index (US), Tenie Holmes El ranks higher (34.0 vs 29.8 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 El and Tenie Holmes El?
About 854 m in a straight line, between Bay City and Bay City in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherry El: 432. Tenie Holmes El: 763. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherry El and Tenie Holmes El rank in Texas?
Cherry El is 3704th of 4,686 and Tenie Holmes El is 3303rd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).