For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 280 students in Cherokee, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Cherokee, KS are Southeast Middle School and Southeast High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cherokee, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Cherokee have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cherokee, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southeast Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
206 W Magnolia
Cherokee, KS 66724
(620) 457-8315
Cherokee, KS 66724
(620) 457-8315
Gr: 5-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Southeast High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
126 W 400 Hwy
Cherokee, KS 66724
(620) 457-8365
Cherokee, KS 66724
(620) 457-8365
Gr: 9-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cherokee, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Cherokee, KS include Southeast Middle School and Southeast High School.
How many public schools are located in Cherokee?
2 public schools are located in Cherokee.
What is the racial composition of students in Cherokee?
Cherokee public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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