Cherokee ES vs Verdigris Upper ES
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oklahoma, United States, 8.1 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 Upper ES
Claremore · Public middle · Grades 4–6
314 students
| Measure | Cherokee ES Catoosa, Oklahoma | Verdigris Upper ES Claremore, Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #577 of 899 | #16 of 338 |
| National rank | #40252 of 50,301 | #5875 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 857 | 314 |
| Enrollment | 857 | 314 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.1% | 33.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 45% |
| Math proficiency | – | 49% |
| city | Catoosa | Claremore |
| state | Oklahoma | Oklahoma |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Verdigris Upper ES scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.2 vs 27.2).
- •Verdigris Upper ES does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.1% vs 81.1%).
- •Verdigris Upper ES does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.1).
- •Cherokee ES is the larger school with 857 students compared with 314.
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 Upper ES?
On the Success Index (US), Verdigris Upper ES ranks higher (58.2 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 Upper ES?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Catoosa and Claremore in Oklahoma.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherokee ES: 857. Verdigris Upper ES: 314. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherokee ES and Verdigris Upper ES rank in Oklahoma?
Cherokee ES is 577th of 899 and Verdigris Upper ES is 16th of 338 among elementary schools in Oklahoma on the 2025 Success Index (US).