Cherokee Trail High School vs Cherry Creek High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 17 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherokee Trail High School
Aurora · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,089 students
Cherry Creek High School
Greenwood Village · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,852 students
| Measure | Cherokee Trail High School Aurora, Colorado | Cherry Creek High School Greenwood Village, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #47 of 307 | #11 of 307 |
| National rank | #3366 of 16,910 | #1295 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 3,089 | 3,852 |
| Enrollment | 3,089 | 3,852 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.1% | 20.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 79% |
| city | Aurora | Greenwood Village |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cherry Creek High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.8 vs 69.7).
- •Cherry Creek High School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 55%).
- •Cherry Creek High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 73%).
- •Cherry Creek High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.2% vs 21.1%).
- •Cherokee Trail High School does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 20.7).
- •Cherry Creek High School is the larger school with 3,852 students compared with 3,089.
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 Trail High School better than Cherry Creek High School?
On the Success Index (US), Cherry Creek High School ranks higher (79.8 vs 69.7 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 Trail High School and Cherry Creek High School?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Greenwood Village in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherokee Trail High School: 3,089. Cherry Creek High School: 3,852. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherokee Trail High School and Cherry Creek High School rank in Colorado?
Cherokee Trail High School is 47th of 307 and Cherry Creek High School is 11th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).