Andrews High School in Andrews, North Carolina serves grades 9–12 and is one of only three high schools in the Cherokee County Schools System. As of 2007 it had a full-time teaching staff of 27 teachers giving an average of 11 students per teacher. In 2024-25 enrollment was 232. The school's capacity is 530.
Serving 222 students in grades 9-12, Andrews High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 222 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Andrews High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Andrews High School's student population of 222 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
222 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
1995
Colors
Black, Red
School Calendar
School Mascot
Wildcats
School Rankings
Andrews High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Andrews High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1006 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)60-79%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
n/a
25%
White
83%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcats
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Andrews High School's ranking?
Andrews High School is ranked #1006 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Andrews High School often compared to?
Andrews High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Murphy High School, Hiwassee Dam High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Andrews High School?
The graduation rate of Andrews High School is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Andrews High School?
222 students attend Andrews High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Andrews High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Andrews High School?
Andrews High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Andrews High School offer ?
Andrews High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Andrews High School part of?
Andrews High School is part of Cherokee County Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 11/28/2013
This is the best school I have ever seen the teachers are the best in the country,and you will not find a better staff.
My daughter went to the early college in the 9th grade she is in the 10th grade now and she has told me that she is learning more at Andrews High School than she did at the early college and she loves it here .' I think they have the best schools in the country here.
Thank You Mr Jack Pierce (Andrews)
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