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 (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Attendance Zone: Cherokee Extension School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Bryson City, NC, covering approximately 502 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 28.2 miles away.
- 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
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
1 teacher
Showing 2014–2023. View full 37-year historical data
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.
American Indian
5%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
14%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Black
3%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
68%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
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
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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