Cherokee Middle vs Gray Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherokee Middle
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
765 students
Gray Elem.
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
474 students
| Measure | Cherokee Middle Springfield, Missouri | Gray Elem. Springfield, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #67 of 392 | #233 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #3728 of 15,369 | #10939 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 765 | 474 |
| Enrollment | 765 | 474 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.8% | 26.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 63% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gray Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 68.2).
- •Gray Elem. does better on math proficiency (63% vs 50%).
- •Gray Elem. does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 64%).
- •Cherokee Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.8% vs 26.4%).
- •Cherokee Middle does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 17.6).
- •Cherokee Middle is the larger school with 765 students compared with 474.
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 Middle better than Gray Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Gray Elem. ranks higher (70.5 vs 68.2 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 Middle and Gray Elem.?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherokee Middle: 765. Gray Elem.: 474. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherokee Middle and Gray Elem. rank in Missouri?
Cherokee Middle is 67th of 392 and Gray Elem. is 233rd of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).