For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,809 students in Cherokee County, AL.
The top ranked public high schools in Cherokee County, AL are Cedar Bluff High School, Sand Rock High School and Gaylesville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cherokee County, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Cherokee County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Alabama public high schools.
Cherokee County, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cedar Bluff High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Cherokee County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cedar Bluff High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3655 Old Highway 9
Cedar Bluff, AL 35959
(256) 927-1750
Cedar Bluff, AL 35959
(256) 927-1750
Gr: PK-12 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Sand Rock High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1950 Sand Rock Avenue
Leesburg, AL 35983
(256) 557-3825
Leesburg, AL 35983
(256) 557-3825
Gr: PK-12 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Gaylesville High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
760 Trojan Way
Gaylesville, AL 35973
(256) 422-3401
Gaylesville, AL 35973
(256) 422-3401
Gr: PK-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Spring Garden High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2430 County Road 29
Spring Garden, AL 36275
(256) 447-7045
Spring Garden, AL 36275
(256) 447-7045
Gr: PK-12 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Cherokee County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
910 Warrior Dr
Centre, AL 35960
(256) 927-3625
Centre, AL 35960
(256) 927-3625
Gr: 9-12 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Cherokee County Career Technology Center
Vocational School
600 Bay Springs Rd
Centre, AL 35960
(256) 927-5351
Centre, AL 35960
(256) 927-5351
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cherokee County, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Cherokee County, AL include Cedar Bluff High School, Sand Rock High School and Gaylesville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cherokee County?
6 public high schools are located in Cherokee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cherokee County?
Cherokee County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Cherokee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cherokee County include: Gaylesville High School vs. Cedar Bluff High School, Cherokee County High School vs. Cedar Bluff High School, Sand Rock High School vs. Cedar Bluff High School
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