Cherokee County High School serves 454 students in grades 9-12.
Cherokee County High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 454 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cherokee County High School's student population of 454 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
454 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cherokee County High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Cherokee County High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#625 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
7%
32%
White
84%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cherokee County High School's ranking?
Cherokee County High School is ranked #625 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Cherokee County High School often compared to?
Cherokee County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cedar Bluff High School, Sand Rock High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cherokee County High School?
The graduation rate of Cherokee County High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Cherokee County High School?
454 students attend Cherokee County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Cherokee County High School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cherokee County High School?
Cherokee County High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Cherokee County High School offer ?
Cherokee County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cherokee County High School part of?
Cherokee County High School is part of Cherokee County School District.
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