Serving 814 students in grades 6-8, Cherokee Bluff Middle 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 47% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 814 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cherokee Bluff Middle School's student population of 814 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
814 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cherokee Bluff Middle 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 Middle School is 0.51, 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
#562 out of 2204 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
21%
18%
Black
7%
36%
White
67%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Middle School's ranking?
Cherokee Bluff Middle School is ranked #562 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Cherokee Bluff Middle School often compared to?
Cherokee Bluff Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like C. W. Davis Middle School, Cherokee Bluff High 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 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Cherokee Bluff Middle School?
814 students attend Cherokee Bluff Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Cherokee Bluff Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cherokee Bluff Middle School?
Cherokee Bluff Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cherokee Bluff Middle School offer ?
Cherokee Bluff Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cherokee Bluff Middle School part of?
Cherokee Bluff Middle School is part of Hall County School District.
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