Centre Elementary School vs Cherokee County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centre Elementary School
Centre · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
665 students
Cherokee County High School
Centre · Public high · Grades 9–12
448 students
| Measure | Centre Elementary School Centre, Alabama | Cherokee County High School Centre, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #399 of 699 | #123 of 304 |
| National rank | #29793 of 50,301 | #9947 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 665 | 448 |
| Enrollment | 665 | 448 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.2% | 47.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| city | Centre | Centre |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (43.2 vs 44.0).
- •Cherokee County High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •Cherokee County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.8% vs 53.2%).
- •Centre Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 19.5).
- •Centre Elementary School is the larger school with 665 students compared with 448.
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 Centre Elementary School better than Cherokee County High 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 Centre Elementary School and Cherokee County High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Centre and Centre in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centre Elementary School: 665. Cherokee County High School: 448. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centre Elementary School and Cherokee County High School rank in Alabama?
Centre Elementary School is 399th of 699 and Cherokee County High School is 123rd of 304 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).