John Chavis Middle School vs Tryon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Chavis Middle School
Cherryville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
412 students
Tryon Elementary
Bessemer City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
336 students
| Measure | John Chavis Middle School Cherryville, North Carolina | Tryon Elementary Bessemer City, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #229 of 469 | #906 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #11152 of 15,369 | #40815 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 412 | 336 |
| Enrollment | 412 | 336 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 97.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| city | Cherryville | Bessemer City |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Chavis Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.7 vs 26.4).
- •John Chavis Middle School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •John Chavis Middle School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 32%).
- •Tryon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.6% vs 99.3%).
- •Tryon Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.3).
- •John Chavis Middle School is the larger school with 412 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 John Chavis Middle School better than Tryon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John Chavis Middle School ranks higher (33.7 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 John Chavis Middle School and Tryon Elementary?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Cherryville and Bessemer City in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Chavis Middle School: 412. Tryon Elementary: 336. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Chavis Middle School and Tryon Elementary rank in North Carolina?
John Chavis Middle School is 229th of 469 and Tryon Elementary is 906th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).