Cherokee Elementary vs William M Colmer Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 878 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherokee Elementary
Pascagoula · Public elementary · Grades K–4
206 students
William M Colmer Middle
Pascagoula · Public middle · Grades 7–8
532 students
| Measure | Cherokee Elementary Pascagoula, Mississippi | William M Colmer Middle Pascagoula, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #77 of 427 | #77 of 181 |
| National rank | #18317 of 50,301 | #9677 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 206 | 532 |
| Enrollment | 206 | 532 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.3% | 73.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 43% |
| city | Pascagoula | Pascagoula |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cherokee Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.8 vs 40.7).
- •Cherokee Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 43%).
- •Cherokee Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 29%).
- •William M Colmer Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.1% vs 74.3%).
- •William M Colmer Middle does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.9).
- •William M Colmer Middle is the larger school with 532 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 Cherokee Elementary better than William M Colmer Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Cherokee Elementary ranks higher (59.8 vs 40.7 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 William M Colmer Middle?
About 878 m in a straight line, between Pascagoula and Pascagoula in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherokee Elementary: 206. William M Colmer Middle: 532. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherokee Elementary and William M Colmer Middle rank in Mississippi?
Cherokee Elementary is 77th of 427 and William M Colmer Middle is 77th of 181 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).