Cherokee Elementary School vs Harpst Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherokee Elementary School
Cedartown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
575 students
Harpst Academy
Cedartown · Public other · Grades PK–12
32 students
| Measure | Cherokee Elementary School Cedartown, Georgia | Harpst Academy Cedartown, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #704 of 1,308 | – |
| National rank | #34299 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 575 | 32 |
| Enrollment | 575 | 32 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.1% | 90.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 5.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 10% |
| city | Cedartown | Cedartown |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cherokee Elementary School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 10%).
- •Cherokee Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 24.5%).
- •Cherokee Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.1% vs 90.6%).
- •Harpst Academy does better on students per teacher (5.3 vs 12.2).
- •Cherokee Elementary School is the larger school with 575 students compared with 32.
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 Harpst Academy?
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 Cherokee Elementary School and Harpst Academy?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Cedartown and Cedartown in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherokee Elementary School: 575. Harpst Academy: 32. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherokee Elementary School and Harpst Academy rank in Georgia?
Cherokee Elementary School is 704th of 1,308 and Harpst Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).