Cherokee ES vs Tahlequah HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oklahoma, United States, 1.9 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
Tahlequah HS
Tahlequah · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,358 students
| Measure | Cherokee ES Tahlequah, Oklahoma | Tahlequah HS Tahlequah, Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #436 of 899 | #172 of 409 |
| National rank | #36420 of 50,301 | #13651 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 441 | 1,358 |
| Enrollment | 441 | 1,358 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.5% | 66.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 28% |
| city | Tahlequah | Tahlequah |
| state | Oklahoma | Oklahoma |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cherokee ES scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.2 vs 28.6).
- •Cherokee ES does better on math proficiency (47% vs 28%).
- •Tahlequah HS does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 27%).
- •Tahlequah HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.3% vs 73.5%).
- •Cherokee ES does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.4).
- •Tahlequah HS is the larger school with 1,358 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 Tahlequah HS?
On the Success Index (US), Cherokee ES ranks higher (33.2 vs 28.6 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 Tahlequah HS?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Tahlequah and Tahlequah in Oklahoma.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherokee ES: 441. Tahlequah HS: 1,358. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherokee ES and Tahlequah HS rank in Oklahoma?
Cherokee ES is 436th of 899 and Tahlequah HS is 172nd of 409 among elementary schools in Oklahoma on the 2025 Success Index (US).