Cherokee Middle School in Cherokee, AL, closed in 2015 and served grades 5 through 8 before its closure.
The school's proficiency rates in recent years showed reading proficiency at 35%, lower than the state average of 47%, and math proficiency fluctuated, remaining inconsistent and mostly below state averages before closing.
Enrollment and teacher staffing data ceased after 2015, with student–teacher ratio and free/reduced lunch eligibility unavailable since closure.
Cherokee Middle School was part of Colbert County but no longer operates as a Union County NJ high school or New Jersey high school.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students (07-08)
216 students
Total Classroom Teachers (06-07)
14 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(07-08)n/a
1%
Asian
(07-08)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(07-08)2%
4%
Black
(07-08)12%
36%
White
(07-08)86%
58%
Hawaiian
(07-08)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(07-08)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (06-07)
46%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
13%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Cherokee Middle School?
216 students attend Cherokee Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Cherokee Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Cherokee Middle School offer ?
Cherokee Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Cherokee Middle School part of?
Cherokee Middle School is part of Colbert County School District.
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