Top 5 Best Cherokee County Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 10,445 students in Cherokee County, GA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Cherokee County, GA are Creekland Middle School, Dean Rusk Middle School and Freedom Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cherokee County, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Cherokee County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Cherokee County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Creekland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1555 Owens Store Rd
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 704-4460
Grades: 6-8
| 1,511 students
Rank: #22.
Dean Rusk Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2761 E Cherokee Dr
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 704-1135
Grades: 6-8
| 1,473 students
Rank: #33.
Freedom Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10550 Bells Ferry Rd
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 704-1100
Grades: 6-8
| 922 students
Rank: #44.
Mill Creek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
442 Arnold Mill Rd
Woodstock, GA 30188
(770) 721-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,333 students
Rank: #55.
Woodstock Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2000 Towne Lake Hills South Dr
Woodstock, GA 30189
(770) 721-3060
Grades: 6-8
| 1,083 students
Rank: #66.
E. T. Booth Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6550 Putnam Ford Dr
Woodstock, GA 30189
(770) 721-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,654 students
Rank: #77.
Igrad Virtual Academy School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8871 Knox Bridge Hwy
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 721-6680
Grades: 4-12
| 241 students
Rank: #88.
Cherokee Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2126 Sixes Rd
Canton, GA 30114
(678) 385-7322
Grades: K-8
| 622 students
Rank: #99.
Teasley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
151 Hickory Log Dr
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 721-5420
Grades: 6-8
| 1,606 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Cherokee County, GA

Cherokee County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4568 Cumming Hwy
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 479-1784
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
712 Marietta Hwy
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 720-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 804 students
6500 Putnam Ford Dr
Woodstock, GA 30189
(770) 926-6424
Grades: 5-6
| 921 students
3921 Holly Springs Parkway
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 345-2005
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
20 Ridge Road
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 345-3070
Grades: K-6
| 1,097 students
8 Glenwood St
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 720-3550
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2010 Towne Lake Hills South Dr
Woodstock, GA 30189
(770) 926-1662
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2010 Towne Lake Hills South Dr
Woodstock, GA 30189
(770) 926-1662
Grades: 9-12
| 188 students
400 Belletta Dr
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 479-4744
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
8 Glenwood Street.
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 479-2645
Grades: K-5
| 298 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Cherokee County, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Cherokee County, GA include Creekland Middle School, Dean Rusk Middle School and Freedom Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cherokee County?
9 public middle schools are located in Cherokee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cherokee County?
Cherokee County public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Cherokee County are often viewed compared to one another?

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