Cherokee High School vs North Paulding High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Georgia, United States, 33 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
North Paulding High School
Dallas · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,015 students
| Measure | Cherokee High School Canton, Georgia | North Paulding High School Dallas, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #138 of 431 | #90 of 431 |
| National rank | #9023 of 16,910 | #7272 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 3,012 | 3,015 |
| Enrollment | 3,012 | 3,015 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.1% | 29.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 38% |
| city | Canton | Dallas |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Paulding High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.2 vs 47.6).
- •North Paulding High School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 48%).
- •North Paulding High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.3% vs 46.1%).
- •Cherokee High School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 18.6).
- •North Paulding High School is the larger school with 3,015 students compared with 3,012.
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 North Paulding High School?
On the Success Index (US), North Paulding High School ranks higher (54.2 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 North Paulding High School?
About 33 km in a straight line, between Canton and Dallas in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherokee High School: 3,012. North Paulding High School: 3,015. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherokee High School and North Paulding High School rank in Georgia?
Cherokee High School is 138th of 431 and North Paulding High School is 90th of 431 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).