Schools in Cherokee, Iowa (2025)
3 schools · 1,163 students · 3 public · median Enrollment 366.
Cherokee, in Iowa, has 3 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 1,163 students. By level there are 1 middle, 1 high, 1 elementary; by sector 3 public.
The median Enrollment across Cherokee's schools is 366, above the Iowa median of 314. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
3 of the 3 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Cherokee Middle School (79.2, top 25% of middle schools nationally), followed by Washington High School (73.9, top 25% of high schools nationally), and Cherokee Elementary School (63.1, top 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Cherokee Elementary School (468 students), Washington High School (366 students), Cherokee Middle School (329 students).
Ranked schools in Cherokee
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Iowa.
- 179Cherokee Middle SchoolCherokee · Public Middle76% Math proficiency · 329 students
- 274Washington High SchoolCherokee · Public High67% Math proficiency · 366 students
- 363Cherokee Elementary SchoolCherokee · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 468 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cherokee Middle School Cherokee · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 79.2 Top 25% | 76% Math proficiency | 329 |
| 2 | Washington High School Cherokee · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 73.9 Top 25% | 67% Math proficiency | 366 |
| 3 | Cherokee Elementary School Cherokee · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 63.1 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 468 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Cherokee?
Cherokee Middle School is the highest-ranked school in Cherokee with a Success Index (US) of 79.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States).
How many schools are in Cherokee?
Cherokee has 3 schools (1 middle, 1 high, 1 elementary) educating 1,163 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Cherokee?
The median Enrollment across schools in Cherokee is 366. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.