Cherokee High School vs Richard L Rice School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherokee High School
Marlton · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,082 students
Richard L Rice School
Marlton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students
| Measure | Cherokee High School Marlton, New Jersey | Richard L Rice School Marlton, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #130 of 357 | #645 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #4615 of 16,910 | #9672 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,082 | 492 |
| Enrollment | 2,082 | 492 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.9% | 7.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 48% |
| city | Marlton | Marlton |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richard L Rice School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.4 vs 64.6).
- •Richard L Rice School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 35%).
- •Cherokee High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Richard L Rice School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.7% vs 16.9%).
- •Richard L Rice School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.4).
- •Cherokee High School is the larger school with 2,082 students compared with 492.
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 High School better than Richard L Rice School?
On the Success Index (US), Richard L Rice School ranks higher (72.4 vs 64.6 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 High School and Richard L Rice School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Marlton and Marlton in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherokee High School: 2,082. Richard L Rice School: 492. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherokee High School and Richard L Rice School rank in New Jersey?
Cherokee High School is 130th of 357 and Richard L Rice School is 645th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).