Cherokee ES vs Verdigris Jhs
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oklahoma, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherokee ES
Catoosa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
857 students
Verdigris Jhs
Claremore · Public middle · Grades 7–8
215 students
| Measure | Cherokee ES Catoosa, Oklahoma | Verdigris Jhs Claremore, Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #577 of 899 | #54 of 338 |
| National rank | #40252 of 50,301 | #8641 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 857 | 215 |
| Enrollment | 857 | 215 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.1% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 39% |
| Math proficiency | – | 28% |
| city | Catoosa | Claremore |
| state | Oklahoma | Oklahoma |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Verdigris Jhs scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.4 vs 27.2).
- •Verdigris Jhs does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33% vs 81.1%).
- •Verdigris Jhs does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 17.1).
- •Cherokee ES is the larger school with 857 students compared with 215.
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 ES better than Verdigris Jhs?
On the Success Index (US), Verdigris Jhs ranks higher (45.4 vs 27.2 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 ES and Verdigris Jhs?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Catoosa and Claremore in Oklahoma.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherokee ES: 857. Verdigris Jhs: 215. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherokee ES and Verdigris Jhs rank in Oklahoma?
Cherokee ES is 577th of 899 and Verdigris Jhs is 54th of 338 among elementary schools in Oklahoma on the 2025 Success Index (US).