Cherokee High School vs Freedom Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherokee High School
Canton · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,012 students
Freedom Middle School
Canton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
929 students
| Measure | Cherokee High School Canton, Georgia | Freedom Middle School Canton, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #138 of 431 | #59 of 482 |
| National rank | #9023 of 16,910 | #3231 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 3,012 | 929 |
| Enrollment | 3,012 | 929 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.1% | 29.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 57% |
| city | Canton | Canton |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Freedom Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 47.6).
- •Freedom Middle School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 38%).
- •Freedom Middle School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 48%).
- •Freedom Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.7% vs 46.1%).
- •Cherokee High School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.2).
- •Cherokee High School is the larger school with 3,012 students compared with 929.
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 High School better than Freedom Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Freedom Middle School ranks higher (70.5 vs 47.6 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 High School and Freedom Middle School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Canton and Canton in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherokee High School: 3,012. Freedom Middle School: 929. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherokee High School and Freedom Middle School rank in Georgia?
Cherokee High School is 138th of 431 and Freedom Middle School is 59th of 482 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).