Cherokee Elementary School vs Washington High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.2 km 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
Washington High School
Cherokee · Public high · Grades 9–12
366 students
| Measure | Cherokee Elementary School Cherokee, Iowa | Washington High School Cherokee, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #516 of 654 | #169 of 319 |
| National rank | #16025 of 50,301 | #2374 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 468 | 366 |
| Enrollment | 468 | 366 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50% | 39.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| city | Cherokee | Cherokee |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Washington High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 63.1).
- •Washington High School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Washington High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Washington High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.9% vs 50%).
- •Washington High School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.2).
- •Cherokee Elementary School is the larger school with 468 students compared with 366.
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 Washington High School?
On the Success Index (US), Washington High School ranks higher (73.9 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 Washington High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Cherokee and Cherokee in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherokee Elementary School: 468. Washington High School: 366. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherokee Elementary School and Washington High School rank in Iowa?
Cherokee Elementary School is 516th of 654 and Washington High School is 169th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).