Best Schools in Cherokee County, AL
Cherokee County, AL has 7 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary) serving 3,886 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Cherokee County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cherokee County, AL
The top high schools in Cherokee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cherokee County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 465 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cherokee County, AL
The top middle schools in Cherokee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Centre Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 457 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cherokee County, AL
The top elementary schools in Cherokee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Centre Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 647 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cherokee County, AL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cherokee County, AL has a total population of 24,971 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cherokee County, AL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Cherokee County, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.86 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.12 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cherokee County, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cherokee County, AL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Cherokee County, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cherokee County, AL
How many schools are in Cherokee County, AL?
Cherokee County, AL has 7 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 3,886 students in total.
How do schools in Cherokee County perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Cherokee County score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Cherokee County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cherokee County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Cherokee County
5 places in Cherokee County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Centre (3)
- Cedar Bluff (1)
- Gaylesville (1)
- Sand Rock (1)
- Spring Garden (1)
School districts (1)
- Cherokee County (7 schools)