Cherryville High vs Washington Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.2 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
Washington Elementary
Shelby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students
| Measure | Cherryville High Cherryville, North Carolina | Washington Elementary Shelby, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #247 of 528 | #435 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #10115 of 16,910 | #29302 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 484 | 376 |
| Enrollment | 484 | 376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 97.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| city | Cherryville | Shelby |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (43.3 vs 44.0).
- •Washington Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Cherryville High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Washington Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.9% vs 99.4%).
- •Washington Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.1).
- •Cherryville High is the larger school with 484 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 High better than Washington Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cherryville High and Washington Elementary?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Cherryville and Shelby in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherryville High: 484. Washington Elementary: 376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherryville High and Washington Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Cherryville High is 247th of 528 and Washington Elementary is 435th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).