Cherokee Elementary School vs Prevail Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherokee Elementary School
Clinton Twp · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
526 students
Prevail Academy
Mount Clemens · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
534 students
| Measure | Cherokee Elementary School Clinton Twp, Michigan | Prevail Academy Mount Clemens, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #756 of 1,581 | #1242 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #26592 of 50,301 | #41791 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 526 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 526 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.3% | 90.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 31% |
| city | Clinton Twp | Mount Clemens |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cherokee Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.8 vs 24.9).
- •Cherokee Elementary School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 31%).
- •Cherokee Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 40%).
- •Cherokee Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.3% vs 90.6%).
- •Prevail Academy does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 20.2).
- •Prevail Academy is the larger school with 534 students compared with 526.
- •Cherokee Elementary School is a public school while Prevail Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Prevail Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Cherokee Elementary School ranks higher (47.8 vs 24.9 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 Elementary School and Prevail Academy?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Clinton Twp and Mount Clemens in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherokee Elementary School: 526. Prevail Academy: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherokee Elementary School and Prevail Academy rank in Michigan?
Cherokee Elementary School is 756th of 1,581 and Prevail Academy is 1242nd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).