Cherokee Elementary vs Dunbar Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Tennessee, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherokee Elementary
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
321 students
Dunbar Elementary
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
206 students
| Measure | Cherokee Elementary Memphis, Tennessee | Dunbar Elementary Memphis, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 5 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #869 of 913 | #743 of 913 |
| National rank | #50205 of 50,301 | #48462 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 321 | 206 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 206 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 32% |
| city | Memphis | Memphis |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dunbar Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.1 vs 4.8).
- •Dunbar Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 13%).
- •Cherokee Elementary does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 12%).
- •Cherokee Elementary is the larger school with 321 students compared with 206.
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 Elementary better than Dunbar Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dunbar Elementary ranks higher (13.1 vs 4.8 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 Elementary and Dunbar Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Memphis and Memphis in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherokee Elementary: 321. Dunbar Elementary: 206. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherokee Elementary and Dunbar Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Cherokee Elementary is 869th of 913 and Dunbar Elementary is 743rd of 913 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).