Cherokee Elementary vs Melrose High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 1.4 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
Melrose High
Memphis · Public high · Grades 9–12
645 students
| Measure | Cherokee Elementary Memphis, Tennessee | Melrose High Memphis, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 5 Lower 50% | 4 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #869 of 913 | #297 of 321 |
| National rank | #50205 of 50,301 | #16854 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 321 | 645 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 645 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 7.5% |
| city | Memphis | Memphis |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cherokee Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (4.8 vs 3.8).
- •Cherokee Elementary does better on math proficiency (13% vs 7.5%).
- •Cherokee Elementary does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 12%).
- •Melrose High is the larger school with 645 students compared with 321.
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 Melrose High?
On the Success Index (US), Cherokee Elementary ranks higher (4.8 vs 3.8 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 Melrose High?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Memphis and Memphis in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherokee Elementary: 321. Melrose High: 645. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherokee Elementary and Melrose High rank in Tennessee?
Cherokee Elementary is 869th of 913 and Melrose High is 297th of 321 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).