Cherokee ES vs Tahlequah MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oklahoma, United States, 2.2 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 MS
Tahlequah · Public middle · Grades 6–8
730 students
| Measure | Cherokee ES Tahlequah, Oklahoma | Tahlequah MS Tahlequah, Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #436 of 899 | #94 of 338 |
| National rank | #36420 of 50,301 | #10081 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 441 | 730 |
| Enrollment | 441 | 730 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.5% | 65.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| city | Tahlequah | Tahlequah |
| state | Oklahoma | Oklahoma |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tahlequah MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.9 vs 33.2).
- •Cherokee ES does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Tahlequah MS does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 27%).
- •Tahlequah MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.1% vs 73.5%).
- •Cherokee ES does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.0).
- •Tahlequah MS is the larger school with 730 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 MS?
On the Success Index (US), Tahlequah MS ranks higher (38.9 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 Tahlequah MS?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Tahlequah and Tahlequah in Oklahoma.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherokee ES: 441. Tahlequah MS: 730. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherokee ES and Tahlequah MS rank in Oklahoma?
Cherokee ES is 436th of 899 and Tahlequah MS is 94th of 338 among elementary schools in Oklahoma on the 2025 Success Index (US).