Cherokee High School

930 Marietta Hwy
Canton, GA 30114
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 3,011 students in grades 9-12, Cherokee 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 46% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 3,011 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : 86% (Btm 50% in GA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Cherokee High School's student population of 3,011 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 199 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,011 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
199 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Cherokee 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 High School is 0.61, 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.
This School
State Level (GA)
#646 out of 2204 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Cherokee High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cherokee High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cherokee High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Cherokee High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Cherokee High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
35%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Cherokee High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Cherokee High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
52%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Cherokee High School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Cherokee High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Cherokee High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Cherokee High School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
86%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Cherokee High School and public school graduation rate of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cherokee High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cherokee High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cherokee High School's ranking?
Cherokee High School is ranked #646 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Cherokee High School often compared to?
Cherokee High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sequoyah High School, Woodstock High School, Creekview High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cherokee High School?
The graduation rate of Cherokee High School is 86%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Cherokee High School?
3,011 students attend Cherokee High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Cherokee High School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 8% 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 High School?
Cherokee High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cherokee High School offer ?
Cherokee High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cherokee High School part of?
Cherokee High School is part of Cherokee County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 3,011 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : 86% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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