Cherokee Elementary School vs Southwest Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 84 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
Southwest Elementary School
Howell · Public elementary · Grades K–5
526 students
| Measure | Cherokee Elementary School Clinton Twp, Michigan | Southwest Elementary School Howell, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #756 of 1,581 | #551 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #26592 of 50,301 | #20558 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 526 | 526 |
| Enrollment | 526 | 526 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.3% | 38.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 49% |
| city | Clinton Twp | Howell |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwest Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.6 vs 47.8).
- •Southwest Elementary School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 48%).
- •Southwest Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 44%).
- •Southwest Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.2% vs 40.3%).
- •Southwest Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 20.2).
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 Southwest Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Southwest Elementary School ranks higher (56.6 vs 47.8 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 Southwest Elementary School?
About 84 km in a straight line, between Clinton Twp and Howell in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherokee Elementary School: 526. Southwest Elementary School: 526. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherokee Elementary School and Southwest Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Cherokee Elementary School is 756th of 1,581 and Southwest Elementary School is 551st of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).