Best Cherokee Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,296 students in Cherokee, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 92 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Cherokee, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).

Cherokee, NC public schools have a of 0.00, which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 0.71.

Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Cherokee, NC (2026)

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Cherokee Central Elementary School

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130 Ravensford Drive
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 554-5020

Gr: K-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1

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Cherokee Central High School

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200 Ravensford Drive
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 554-5030

Gr: 6-12 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many public schools are located in Cherokee, NC?

2 public schools are located in Cherokee, NC.

What percentage of students in Cherokee go to public school?

93% of all K-12 students in Cherokee are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).

What is the racial composition of students in Cherokee?

Cherokee public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).