Cherokee Elementary vs Jackson Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 1.0 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 Elem
Pascagoula · Public elementary · Grades K–4
193 students
| Measure | Cherokee Elementary Pascagoula, Mississippi | Jackson Elem Pascagoula, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #77 of 427 | #249 of 427 |
| National rank | #18317 of 50,301 | #35641 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 206 | 193 |
| Enrollment | 206 | 193 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.3% | 82.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| city | Pascagoula | Pascagoula |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cherokee Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.8 vs 34.4).
- •Cherokee Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Cherokee Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Cherokee Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.3% vs 82.9%).
- •Cherokee Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.8).
- •Cherokee Elementary is the larger school with 206 students compared with 193.
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 Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Cherokee Elementary ranks higher (59.8 vs 34.4 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 and Jackson Elem?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Pascagoula and Pascagoula in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherokee Elementary: 206. Jackson Elem: 193. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherokee Elementary and Jackson Elem rank in Mississippi?
Cherokee Elementary is 77th of 427 and Jackson Elem is 249th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).