Cherokee Ridge Elementary vs Gordon Lee Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherokee Ridge Elementary
Chickamauga · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
548 students
Gordon Lee Middle School
Chickamauga · Public middle · Grades 6–8
304 students
| Measure | Cherokee Ridge Elementary Chickamauga, Georgia | Gordon Lee Middle School Chickamauga, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #660 of 1,308 | #47 of 482 |
| National rank | #32464 of 50,301 | #2317 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 548 | 304 |
| Enrollment | 548 | 304 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 22.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 58% |
| city | Chickamauga | Chickamauga |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gordon Lee Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.2 vs 39.2).
- •Gordon Lee Middle School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 46%).
- •Gordon Lee Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 43%).
- •Gordon Lee Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.7% vs 100%).
- •Cherokee Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.7).
- •Cherokee Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 548 students compared with 304.
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 Ridge Elementary better than Gordon Lee Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gordon Lee Middle School ranks higher (75.2 vs 39.2 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 Ridge Elementary and Gordon Lee Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Chickamauga and Chickamauga in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherokee Ridge Elementary: 548. Gordon Lee Middle School: 304. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherokee Ridge Elementary and Gordon Lee Middle School rank in Georgia?
Cherokee Ridge Elementary is 660th of 1,308 and Gordon Lee Middle School is 47th of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).