Cherokee Extension School serves 110 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cherokee Extension School's student population of 110 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
110 students
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
1 teacher
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cherokee Extension School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
14%
22%
Black
3%
24%
White
68%
42%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.2%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Cherokee Extension School?
110 students attend Cherokee Extension School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Cherokee Extension School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Cherokee Extension School offer ?
Cherokee Extension School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cherokee Extension School part of?
Cherokee Extension School is part of Swain County Schools.
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