Carey Junior High School vs Henderson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wyoming, United States, 876 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carey Junior High School
Cheyenne · Public middle · Grades 7–8
800 students
Henderson Elementary
Cheyenne · Public elementary · Grades K–6
244 students
| Measure | Carey Junior High School Cheyenne, Wyoming | Henderson Elementary Cheyenne, Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #32 of 50 | #138 of 151 |
| National rank | #5117 of 15,369 | #32948 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 800 | 244 |
| Enrollment | 800 | 244 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.1% | 58.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 22% |
| city | Cheyenne | Cheyenne |
| state | Wyoming | Wyoming |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carey Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.6 vs 38.5).
- •Carey Junior High School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 22%).
- •Carey Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 42%).
- •Carey Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.1% vs 58.2%).
- •Henderson Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.3).
- •Carey Junior High School is the larger school with 800 students compared with 244.
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 Carey Junior High School better than Henderson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carey Junior High School ranks higher (61.6 vs 38.5 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 Carey Junior High School and Henderson Elementary?
About 876 m in a straight line, between Cheyenne and Cheyenne in Wyoming.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carey Junior High School: 800. Henderson Elementary: 244. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carey Junior High School and Henderson Elementary rank in Wyoming?
Carey Junior High School is 32nd of 50 and Henderson Elementary is 138th of 151 among middle schools in Wyoming on the 2025 Success Index (US).