Cherokee Elementary School vs Cherokee Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherokee Elementary School
Cherokee · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
468 students
Cherokee Middle School
Cherokee · Public middle · Grades 5–8
329 students
| Measure | Cherokee Elementary School Cherokee, Iowa | Cherokee Middle School Cherokee, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #516 of 654 | #98 of 239 |
| National rank | #16025 of 50,301 | #1609 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 468 | 329 |
| Enrollment | 468 | 329 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50% | 45.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 76% |
| city | Cherokee | Cherokee |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cherokee Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.2 vs 63.1).
- •Cherokee Middle School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 57%).
- •Cherokee Middle School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 57%).
- •Cherokee Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.3% vs 50%).
- •Cherokee Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.2).
- •Cherokee Elementary School is the larger school with 468 students compared with 329.
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 Cherokee Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cherokee Middle School ranks higher (79.2 vs 63.1 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 Elementary School and Cherokee Middle School?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Cherokee and Cherokee in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherokee Elementary School: 468. Cherokee Middle School: 329. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherokee Elementary School and Cherokee Middle School rank in Iowa?
Cherokee Elementary School is 516th of 654 and Cherokee Middle School is 98th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).