Cherokee Elementary vs Sharpe Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary 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
Sharpe Elementary
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
301 students
| Measure | Cherokee Elementary Memphis, Tennessee | Sharpe Elementary Memphis, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 5 Lower 50% | 4 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #869 of 913 | #876 of 913 |
| National rank | #50205 of 50,301 | #50226 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 321 | 301 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 301 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 17% |
| city | Memphis | Memphis |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (4.8 vs 4.3).
- •Sharpe Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 13%).
- •Cherokee Elementary does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 12%).
- •Cherokee Elementary is the larger school with 321 students compared with 301.
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 Sharpe Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cherokee Elementary and Sharpe Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Memphis and Memphis in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherokee Elementary: 321. Sharpe Elementary: 301. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherokee Elementary and Sharpe Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Cherokee Elementary is 869th of 913 and Sharpe Elementary is 876th of 913 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).