Cherokee Elementary School vs Guntersville Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 4.5 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 Middle School
Guntersville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
381 students
| Measure | Cherokee Elementary School Guntersville, Alabama | Guntersville Middle School Guntersville, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #151 of 699 | #106 of 263 |
| National rank | #16708 of 50,301 | #8037 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 387 | 381 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 381 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.1% | 53.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 46% |
| city | Guntersville | Guntersville |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cherokee Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.1 vs 48.2).
- •Cherokee Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 46%).
- •Cherokee Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 48%).
- •Cherokee Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.1% vs 53.8%).
- •Guntersville Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 19.4).
- •Cherokee Elementary School is the larger school with 387 students compared with 381.
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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cherokee Elementary School ranks higher (62.1 vs 48.2 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 Middle School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Guntersville and Guntersville in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherokee Elementary School: 387. Guntersville Middle School: 381. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherokee Elementary School and Guntersville Middle School rank in Alabama?
Cherokee Elementary School is 151st of 699 and Guntersville Middle School is 106th of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).