Top 5 Best Cherokee County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,783 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 Cherokee County 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 19% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 36% statewide average). High schools in Cherokee County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public high schools.
Cherokee County, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Alabama average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sand Rock 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 44% (majority Black).

Best Cherokee County Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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 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 Cherokee County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cherokee County, AL?
6 public high schools are located in Cherokee County, AL.
What is the racial composition of students in Cherokee County, AL?
Cherokee County, AL public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 44% (majority Black).

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