Cherokee ES vs Heritage ES
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oklahoma, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherokee ES
Tahlequah · Public elementary · Grades K–5
441 students
Heritage ES
Tahlequah · Public elementary · Grades K–5
501 students
| Measure | Cherokee ES Tahlequah, Oklahoma | Heritage ES Tahlequah, Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #436 of 899 | #250 of 899 |
| National rank | #36420 of 50,301 | #28916 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 441 | 501 |
| Enrollment | 441 | 501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.5% | 67.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 51% |
| city | Tahlequah | Tahlequah |
| state | Oklahoma | Oklahoma |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage ES scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.5 vs 33.2).
- •Heritage ES does better on math proficiency (51% vs 47%).
- •Heritage ES does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 27%).
- •Heritage ES does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.3% vs 73.5%).
- •Cherokee ES does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.2).
- •Heritage ES is the larger school with 501 students compared with 441.
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 Heritage ES?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage ES ranks higher (44.5 vs 33.2 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 Heritage ES?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Tahlequah and Tahlequah in Oklahoma.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherokee ES: 441. Heritage ES: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherokee ES and Heritage ES rank in Oklahoma?
Cherokee ES is 436th of 899 and Heritage ES is 250th of 899 among elementary schools in Oklahoma on the 2025 Success Index (US).