Goins Elementary vs PODER Academy Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wyoming, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goins Elementary
Cheyenne · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
299 students
PODER Academy Secondary School
Cheyenne · Charter high · Grades 7–12
131 students
| Measure | Goins Elementary Cheyenne, Wyoming | PODER Academy Secondary School Cheyenne, Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank | #137 of 151 | #1 of 56 |
| National rank | #32673 of 50,301 | #1569 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 299 | 131 |
| Enrollment | 299 | 131 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.6% | 38.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 77% |
| city | Cheyenne | Cheyenne |
| state | Wyoming | Wyoming |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •PODER Academy Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.1 vs 38.9).
- •PODER Academy Secondary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 27%).
- •PODER Academy Secondary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 42%).
- •PODER Academy Secondary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.2% vs 67.6%).
- •Goins Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.6).
- •Goins Elementary is the larger school with 299 students compared with 131.
- •Goins Elementary is a public school while PODER Academy Secondary School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Goins Elementary better than PODER Academy Secondary School?
On the Success Index (US), PODER Academy Secondary School ranks higher (78.1 vs 38.9 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 Goins Elementary and PODER Academy Secondary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Cheyenne and Cheyenne in Wyoming.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Goins Elementary: 299. PODER Academy Secondary School: 131. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Goins Elementary and PODER Academy Secondary School rank in Wyoming?
Goins Elementary is 137th of 151 and PODER Academy Secondary School is 1st of 56 among elementary schools in Wyoming on the 2025 Success Index (US).