Serving 1,151 students in grades 9-12, Cherokee Bluff High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,151 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cherokee Bluff High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cherokee Bluff High School's student population of 1,151 students has grown by 63% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,151 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cherokee Bluff High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cherokee Bluff High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#465 out of 2204 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
26%
18%
Black
5%
36%
White
64%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cherokee Bluff High School's ranking?
Cherokee Bluff High School is ranked #465 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Cherokee Bluff High School often compared to?
Cherokee Bluff High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Flowery Branch High School, Cherokee Bluff Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cherokee Bluff High School?
The graduation rate of Cherokee Bluff High School is 98%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Cherokee Bluff High School?
1,151 students attend Cherokee Bluff High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Cherokee Bluff High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cherokee Bluff High School?
Cherokee Bluff High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cherokee Bluff High School offer ?
Cherokee Bluff High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cherokee Bluff High School part of?
Cherokee Bluff High School is part of Hall County School District.
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