Best High Schools in Cherokee, IA

Cherokee, IA has 4 high schools with 963 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Cherokee score 70% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 61% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Cherokee greatly exceed expectations.

1. Washington High School

A

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cherokee Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 353 Students

2. Mmcru High School

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Marcus-meriden-cleghorn Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 203 Students

3. Ridge View High School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Galva-holstein Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 239 Students

4. River Valley Junior- Senior High School

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

River Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 168 Students

Best Middle Schools in Cherokee, IA

Cherokee, IA has 2 middle schools with 586 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Cherokee score 67% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 61% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Cherokee greatly exceed expectations.

1. Alta-aurelia Middle Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alta-aurelia Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 231 Students

2. Cherokee Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cherokee Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 355 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Cherokee, IA

Cherokee, IA has 5 elementary schools with 1,120 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Cherokee score 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Cherokee greatly exceed expectations.

1. Aurelia Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alta-aurelia Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 163 Students

2. Mmcru Marcus Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Marcus-meriden-cleghorn Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 183 Students

3. Galva-holstein Upper Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Galva-holstein Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 108 Students

4. Cherokee Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cherokee Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 492 Students

5. River Valley Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

River Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 174 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Cherokee, IA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Cherokee, IA has a total population of 5,941 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Cherokee, IA

2,669

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Cherokee, IA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

13.70 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

2.93 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

10.77 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cherokee, IA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cherokee, IA.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

959 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

51 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Cherokee, IA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Cherokee, IA

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Meriden, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 63%
  • Projected Test Scores: 59%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Aurelia, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 63%
  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Larrabee, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 65%
  • Projected Test Scores: 62%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cleghorn, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 63%
  • Projected Test Scores: 59%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Quimby, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 66%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Calumet, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 63%
  • Projected Test Scores: 61%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Marcus, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 68%
  • Projected Test Scores: 61%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Alta, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 62%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Washta, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 67%
  • Projected Test Scores: 60%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Peterson, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 64%
  • Projected Test Scores: 59%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations