Cherokee County High School in Centre, AL ranked #882 in the state in 2023, declining from #312 in 2018 and #625 in 2021, placing it in the bottom 50% statewide.
Math proficiency was 25–29%, lower than the state average of 30% in 2023, while reading proficiency at 15–19% and science proficiency at 25–29% both remained lower than their respective state averages.
Enrollment rose slightly from 454 students in 2022 to 465 in 2023, with minority enrollment approximately 16%; students eligible for free lunch increased markedly from 39% in 2022 to 57% in 2023, reflecting a socioeconomic shift.
Serving grades 9–12, the school had 481 students and a student–teacher ratio of about 20:1 in 2023, with 24 teachers on staff.
Graduation rates ranged between 85% and 89% over recent years, slightly below the state average of about 88–90% during the same period.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 448 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science 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 448 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
448 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cherokee County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cherokee County High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#882 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
7%
31%
White
84%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #882 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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 30% AL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% 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 88%.
How many students attend Cherokee County High School?
448 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, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% 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 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cherokee County High School offer ?
Cherokee County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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