Cherokee Elementary vs Jackson County Exceptional
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherokee Elementary
Pascagoula · Public elementary · Grades K–4
206 students
Jackson County Exceptional
Pascagoula · Public other · Grades K–12
44 students
| Measure | Cherokee Elementary Pascagoula, Mississippi | Jackson County Exceptional Pascagoula, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #77 of 427 | – |
| National rank | #18317 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 206 | 44 |
| Enrollment | 206 | 44 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.3% | 81.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 6.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 10% |
| city | Pascagoula | Pascagoula |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cherokee Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 10%).
- •Cherokee Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 10%).
- •Cherokee Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.3% vs 81.8%).
- •Jackson County Exceptional does better on students per teacher (6.3 vs 12.9).
- •Cherokee Elementary is the larger school with 206 students compared with 44.
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 better than Jackson County Exceptional?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cherokee Elementary and Jackson County Exceptional?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Pascagoula and Pascagoula in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherokee Elementary: 206. Jackson County Exceptional: 44. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherokee Elementary and Jackson County Exceptional rank in Mississippi?
Cherokee Elementary is 77th of 427 and Jackson County Exceptional is unranked among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).