Cherokee Middle 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 Middle School
Cherokee · Public middle · Grades 5–8
329 students
Washington High School
Cherokee · Public high · Grades 9–12
366 students
| Measure | Cherokee Middle School Cherokee, Iowa | Washington High School Cherokee, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #98 of 239 | #169 of 319 |
| National rank | #1609 of 15,369 | #2374 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 329 | 366 |
| Enrollment | 329 | 366 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.3% | 39.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 67% |
| city | Cherokee | Cherokee |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cherokee Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.2 vs 73.9).
- •Cherokee Middle School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 67%).
- •Washington High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 68%).
- •Washington High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.9% vs 45.3%).
- •Cherokee Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.1).
- •Washington High School is the larger school with 366 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 Washington High School?
On the Success Index (US), Cherokee Middle School ranks higher (79.2 vs 73.9 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 Washington High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Cherokee and Cherokee in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherokee Middle School: 329. Washington High School: 366. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherokee Middle School and Washington High School rank in Iowa?
Cherokee Middle School is 98th of 239 and Washington High School is 169th of 319 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).