Arlington Elem vs Cherokee Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arlington Elem
Pascagoula · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
333 students
Cherokee Elementary
Pascagoula · Public elementary · Grades K–4
206 students
| Measure | Arlington Elem Pascagoula, Mississippi | Cherokee Elementary Pascagoula, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #181 of 427 | #77 of 427 |
| National rank | #29243 of 50,301 | #18317 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 333 | 206 |
| Enrollment | 333 | 206 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.3% | 74.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| city | Pascagoula | Pascagoula |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cherokee Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.8 vs 44.0).
- •Cherokee Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Cherokee Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Cherokee Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.3% vs 85.3%).
- •Cherokee Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.1).
- •Arlington Elem is the larger school with 333 students compared with 206.
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 Arlington Elem better than Cherokee Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cherokee Elementary ranks higher (59.8 vs 44.0 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 Arlington Elem and Cherokee Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Pascagoula and Pascagoula in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arlington Elem: 333. Cherokee Elementary: 206. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arlington Elem and Cherokee Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Arlington Elem is 181st of 427 and Cherokee Elementary is 77th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).