For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,135 students in Cherokee County, OK.
The top ranked public high schools in Cherokee County, OK are Tahlequah High School, Keys High School and Hulbert Jr-sr High School (Sr). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cherokee County, OK public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Oklahoma public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Cherokee County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public high schools.
Cherokee County, OK public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Oklahoma average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tahlequah High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Oklahoma or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Cherokee County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tahlequah High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
591 Pendleton Street
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4150
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4150
Grades: 9-12
| 1,341 students
Rank: #22.
Keys High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26622 South 520 Road
Park Hill, OK 74451
(918) 458-1835
Park Hill, OK 74451
(918) 458-1835
Grades: 9-12
| 281 students
Rank: #33.
Hulbert Jr-sr High School (Sr)
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
316 Rider Lane
Hulbert, OK 74441
(918) 772-2501
Hulbert, OK 74441
(918) 772-2501
Grades: 9-12
| 185 students
Rank: n/an/a
17091 S Muskogee Ave
Tahlequah, OK 74465
(918) 453-5400
Tahlequah, OK 74465
(918) 453-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 328 students
Cherokee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 W Morgan
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4176
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4176
Grades: 5-6
| 443 students
13243 North Lost City Road
Hulbert, OK 74441
(918) 772-2538
Hulbert, OK 74441
(918) 772-2538
Grades: PK-8
| 93 students
400 W Morgan
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4140
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4140
Grades: 5-6
| 427 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cherokee County, OK?
The top ranked public high schools in Cherokee County, OK include Tahlequah High School, Keys High School and Hulbert Jr-sr High School (Sr).
How many public high schools are located in Cherokee County?
4 public high schools are located in Cherokee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cherokee County?
Cherokee County public high schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Which public high schools in Cherokee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cherokee County include: Sequoyah High School vs. Keys High School, Hulbert Jr-sr High School (Sr) vs. Keys High School, Tahlequah High School vs. Keys High School
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