Top 5 Best Cherokee County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,895 students in Cherokee County, AL.
The top ranked public schools in Cherokee County, AL are Centre Elementary School, Cedar Bluff High School and Centre Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cherokee County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Cherokee County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).

Best Cherokee County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Centre Elementary School
Math: 28% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
199 Armory Road
Centre, AL 35960
(256) 927-3302
Grades: PK-4
| 640 students
Rank: #22.
Cedar Bluff High School
Math: 29% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3655 Old Highway 9
Cedar Bluff, AL 35959
(256) 927-1750
Grades: PK-12
| 612 students
Rank: #33.
Centre Middle School
Math: 24% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1920 East Main Street
Centre, AL 35960
(256) 927-5656
Grades: 5-8
| 472 students
Rank: #44.
Sand Rock High School
Math: 19% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1950 Sand Rock Avenue
Leesburg, AL 35983
(256) 557-3825
Grades: PK-12
| 792 students
Rank: #55.
Cherokee County High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
910 Warrior Dr
Centre, AL 35960
(256) 927-3625
Grades: 9-12
| 454 students
Rank: #66.
Spring Garden High School
Math: 14% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2430 County Road 29
Spring Garden, AL 36275
(256) 447-7045
Grades: PK-12
| 538 students
Rank: #77.
Gaylesville High School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
760 Trojan Way
Gaylesville, AL 35973
(256) 422-3401
Grades: PK-12
| 387 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cherokee County Career Technology Center
Alternative School
600 Bay Springs Rd
Centre, AL 35960
(256) 927-5351
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Cherokee County, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Cherokee County, AL include Centre Elementary School, Cedar Bluff High School and Centre Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Cherokee County, AL?
8 public schools are located in Cherokee County, AL.
What is the racial composition of students in Cherokee County, AL?
Cherokee County, AL public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 47% (majority Black).

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