Cherryville Elementary vs Washington Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherryville Elementary
Cherryville · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
378 students
Washington Elementary
Shelby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students
| Measure | Cherryville Elementary Cherryville, North Carolina | Washington Elementary Shelby, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #331 of 1,457 | #435 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #25293 of 50,301 | #29302 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 378 | 376 |
| Enrollment | 378 | 376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 97.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| city | Cherryville | Shelby |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cherryville Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.8 vs 44.0).
- •Cherryville Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Washington Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.9% vs 99.2%).
- •Cherryville Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.5).
- •Cherryville Elementary is the larger school with 378 students compared with 376.
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 Cherryville Elementary better than Washington Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cherryville Elementary ranks higher (49.8 vs 44.0 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 Cherryville Elementary and Washington Elementary?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Cherryville and Shelby in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherryville Elementary: 378. Washington Elementary: 376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherryville Elementary and Washington Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Cherryville Elementary is 331st of 1,457 and Washington Elementary is 435th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).