Cherokee Central High School
Tel:
(828)554-5030
- Cherokee Central High School serves 628 students in grades 6-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Cherokee Central High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
Top Placements
Cherokee Central High School places among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Cherokee Central High School's student population of 628 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 628 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | n/a |
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School Comparison
- Cherokee Central High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The diversity score of Cherokee Central High School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NC) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #76 out of 147 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 16:1 |
| American Indian | 100% | 1% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.68 |
| Graduation Rate | 70-74% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 52% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cherokee Central High School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Cherokee Central High School is Cherokee Extension School (9.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Smokey Mountain Elementary School (6.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Cherokee Central Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Cherokee Cherokee Central Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 569 students
0.7 miles
P.o. Box 134
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828)554-5020 0.7 K-5 569 - Bryson City Swain County East Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 417 students
4.1 miles
4747 Ela Rd
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828)488-0939 4.1 K-5 417 - Whittier Smokey Mountain Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 350 students
6.2 miles
884 Us Hwy 441n
Whittier, NC 28789
(828)497-5535 6.2 K-8 350 - Bryson City Cherokee Extension School Grades: K-12 | 96 students
9.3 miles
280 School Drive
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828)488-3129 9.3 K-12 96 - Bryson City Swain County Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 549 students
9.4 miles
135 Arlington Ave
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828)488-3480 9.4 6-8 549
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