Cherokee Middle vs Kickapoo High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 3.3 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
Kickapoo High
Springfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,923 students
| Measure | Cherokee Middle Springfield, Missouri | Kickapoo High Springfield, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #67 of 392 | #151 of 497 |
| National rank | #3728 of 15,369 | #5821 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 765 | 1,923 |
| Enrollment | 765 | 1,923 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.8% | 26.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 34% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cherokee Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 59.9).
- •Cherokee Middle does better on math proficiency (50% vs 34%).
- •Kickapoo High does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 64%).
- •Cherokee Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.8% vs 26.8%).
- •Cherokee Middle does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 19.4).
- •Kickapoo High is the larger school with 1,923 students compared with 765.
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 Kickapoo High?
On the Success Index (US), Cherokee Middle ranks higher (68.2 vs 59.9 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 Kickapoo High?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherokee Middle: 765. Kickapoo High: 1,923. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherokee Middle and Kickapoo High rank in Missouri?
Cherokee Middle is 67th of 392 and Kickapoo High is 151st of 497 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).