Cherokee Middle School vs Forest City Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 164 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherokee Middle School
Cherokee · Public middle · Grades 5–8
329 students
Forest City Middle School
Forest City · Public middle · Grades 5–8
330 students
| Measure | Cherokee Middle School Cherokee, Iowa | Forest City Middle School Forest City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #98 of 239 | #47 of 239 |
| National rank | #1609 of 15,369 | #848 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 329 | 330 |
| Enrollment | 329 | 330 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.3% | 41.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 83% |
| city | Cherokee | Forest City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest City Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.3 vs 79.2).
- •Forest City Middle School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 76%).
- •Forest City Middle School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 68%).
- •Forest City Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.5% vs 45.3%).
- •Cherokee Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.8).
- •Forest City Middle School is the larger school with 330 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 Middle School better than Forest City Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest City Middle School ranks higher (84.3 vs 79.2 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 Middle School and Forest City Middle School?
About 164 km in a straight line, between Cherokee and Forest City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherokee Middle School: 329. Forest City Middle School: 330. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherokee Middle School and Forest City Middle School rank in Iowa?
Cherokee Middle School is 98th of 239 and Forest City Middle School is 47th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).