For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,886 students in Cherokee County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Cherokee County School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 48% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
3,886 Students
750,129 Students
# Teachers
226 Teachers
42,056 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Cherokee County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#55 out of 145 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Graduation Rate
93%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.62
# American Indian Students
37 Students
6,253 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
11,078 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
114 Students
79,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
11%
# Black Students
171 Students
237,956 Students
% Black Students
5%
32%
# White Students
3,459 Students
389,093 Students
% White Students
89%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
92 Students
25,879 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
148
22,784
# Students in K Grade:
305
57,176
# Students in 1st Grade:
336
59,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
278
55,467
# Students in 3rd Grade:
300
54,157
# Students in 4th Grade:
255
54,083
# Students in 5th Grade:
268
54,820
# Students in 6th Grade:
258
55,255
# Students in 7th Grade:
286
56,807
# Students in 8th Grade:
317
58,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
311
62,003
# Students in 10th Grade:
295
57,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
266
51,956
# Students in 12th Grade:
263
50,179
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,850 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,892. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,758 is higher than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,850
$12,892
Spending / Student
$12,758
$12,112
Best Cherokee County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Centre Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
199 Armory Road
Centre, AL 35960
(256) 927-3302
Centre, AL 35960
(256) 927-3302
Grades: PK-4
| 647 students
Rank: #22.
Cedar Bluff High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3655 Old Highway 9
Cedar Bluff, AL 35959
(256) 927-1750
Cedar Bluff, AL 35959
(256) 927-1750
Grades: PK-12
| 607 students
Rank: #33.
Centre Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1920 East Main Street
Centre, AL 35960
(256) 927-5656
Centre, AL 35960
(256) 927-5656
Grades: 5-8
| 457 students
Rank: #44.
Sand Rock High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1950 Sand Rock Avenue
Leesburg, AL 35983
(256) 557-3825
Leesburg, AL 35983
(256) 557-3825
Grades: PK-12
| 773 students
Rank: #55.
Gaylesville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
760 Trojan Way
Gaylesville, AL 35973
(256) 422-3401
Gaylesville, AL 35973
(256) 422-3401
Grades: PK-12
| 376 students
Rank: #66.
Spring Garden High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2430 County Road 29
Spring Garden, AL 36275
(256) 447-7045
Spring Garden, AL 36275
(256) 447-7045
Grades: PK-12
| 561 students
Rank: #77.
Cherokee County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
910 Warrior Dr
Centre, AL 35960
(256) 927-3625
Centre, AL 35960
(256) 927-3625
Grades: 9-12
| 465 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cherokee County Career Technology Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
600 Bay Springs Rd
Centre, AL 35960
(256) 927-5351
Centre, AL 35960
(256) 927-5351
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cherokee County School District?
Cherokee County School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,886 students.
What is the rank of Cherokee County School District?
Cherokee County School District is ranked #55 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Cherokee County School District?
89% of Cherokee County School District students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cherokee County School District?
Cherokee County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What is Cherokee County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,758 is higher than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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