Cherryville High vs Tryon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherryville High
Cherryville · Public high · Grades 9–12
484 students
Tryon Elementary
Bessemer City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
336 students
| Measure | Cherryville High Cherryville, North Carolina | Tryon Elementary Bessemer City, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #247 of 528 | #906 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #10115 of 16,910 | #40815 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 484 | 336 |
| Enrollment | 484 | 336 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 97.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| city | Cherryville | Bessemer City |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cherryville High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.3 vs 26.4).
- •Cherryville High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Cherryville High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Tryon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.6% vs 99.4%).
- •Tryon Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.1).
- •Cherryville High is the larger school with 484 students compared with 336.
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 High better than Tryon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cherryville High ranks higher (43.3 vs 26.4 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 High and Tryon Elementary?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Cherryville and Bessemer City in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherryville High: 484. Tryon Elementary: 336. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherryville High and Tryon Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Cherryville High is 247th of 528 and Tryon Elementary is 906th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).