Cherokee Elementary School vs Guntersville 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.
Cherokee Elementary School
Guntersville · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
387 students
Guntersville High School
Guntersville · Public high · Grades 9–12
556 students
| Measure | Cherokee Elementary School Guntersville, Alabama | Guntersville High School Guntersville, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #151 of 699 | #54 of 304 |
| National rank | #16708 of 50,301 | #6779 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 387 | 556 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 556 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.1% | 50.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| city | Guntersville | Guntersville |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cherokee Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.1 vs 56.1).
- •Cherokee Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Cherokee Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 52%).
- •Cherokee Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.1% vs 50.4%).
- •Guntersville High School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 19.4).
- •Guntersville High School is the larger school with 556 students compared with 387.
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 Cherokee Elementary School better than Guntersville High School?
On the Success Index (US), Cherokee Elementary School ranks higher (62.1 vs 56.1 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 Cherokee Elementary School and Guntersville High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Guntersville and Guntersville in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherokee Elementary School: 387. Guntersville High School: 556. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherokee Elementary School and Guntersville High School rank in Alabama?
Cherokee Elementary School is 151st of 699 and Guntersville High School is 54th of 304 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).