Cherokee Elementary vs Sherwood Middle
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
Sherwood Middle
Memphis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
743 students
| Measure | Cherokee Elementary Memphis, Tennessee | Sherwood Middle Memphis, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 5 Lower 50% | 3 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #869 of 913 | #285 of 307 |
| National rank | #50205 of 50,301 | #15344 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 321 | 743 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 743 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 8% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 12% |
| city | Memphis | Memphis |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cherokee Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (4.8 vs 2.7).
- •Cherokee Elementary does better on math proficiency (13% vs 12%).
- •Cherokee Elementary does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 8%).
- •Sherwood Middle is the larger school with 743 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 Sherwood Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Cherokee Elementary ranks higher (4.8 vs 2.7 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 Sherwood Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Memphis and Memphis in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherokee Elementary: 321. Sherwood Middle: 743. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherokee Elementary and Sherwood Middle rank in Tennessee?
Cherokee Elementary is 869th of 913 and Sherwood Middle is 285th of 307 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).