Cherokee High School vs. Volunteer High School
Should I attend Cherokee High School or Volunteer High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 1,062 students in grades 9-12, Cherokee High School ranks in the top 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 17% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Serving 1,028 students in grades 9-12, Volunteer High School ranks in the top 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 19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,062 students
1,028 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
72 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#771 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#681 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
37%
Graduation Rate
92%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
277
271
Grade 10 Students
268
274
Grade 11 Students
269
249
Grade 12 Students
248
234
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
3%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
93%
93%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.13
0.13
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
