Cherokee High School, also known as Cherokee Comprehensive High School, is a secondary school within the Hawkins County School System within Persia, unincorporated Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States, near Rogersville.
Serving 1,002 students in grades 9-12, Cherokee High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,002 students
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cherokee High School's student population of 1,002 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,002 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
71 teachers
Year Founded
1980
Colors
Black, Red
School Rankings
Cherokee High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cherokee High School is 0.15, 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
#1176 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
16%
Black
1%
20%
White
92%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cherokee Chiefs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cherokee High School's ranking?
Cherokee High School is ranked #1176 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Cherokee High School often compared to?
Cherokee High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Volunteer High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cherokee High School?
The graduation rate of Cherokee High School is 89%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Cherokee High School?
1,002 students attend Cherokee High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Cherokee High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Cherokee High School offer ?
Cherokee High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cherokee High School part of?
Cherokee High School is part of Hawkins County School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
The school is ok, the problem is the town and surrounding communities. Meth problems, child molesters, too much crime, If I were given a house in Rogersville I would sell It
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