Best Schools in Cherokee County, GA
Cherokee County, GA has 50 public schools (6 high, 7 middle, 30 elementary) serving 45,365 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in Cherokee County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cherokee County, GA
The top high schools in Cherokee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Creekview High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2126 Students
2. River Ridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1914 Students
3. Sequoyah High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2083 Students
4. Woodstock High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2044 Students
5. Etowah High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2441 Students
6. Cherokee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2937 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cherokee County, GA
The top middle schools in Cherokee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mill Creek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1333 Students
2. Dean Rusk Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1473 Students
3. Creekland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1511 Students
4. Freedom Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 922 Students
5. E. T. Booth Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1654 Students
6. Woodstock Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1083 Students
7. Teasley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1606 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cherokee County, GA
The top elementary schools in Cherokee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hickory Flat Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 910 Students
2. Bascomb Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 982 Students
3. Avery Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1128 Students
4. Macedonia Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 745 Students
5. Mountain Road Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 405 Students
6. Arnold Mill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 810 Students
7. Little River Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1272 Students
8. Sixes Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 714 Students
9. Clayton Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 307 Students
10. Indian Knoll Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 868 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cherokee County, GA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cherokee County, GA has a total population of 266,620 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cherokee County, GA
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, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.72 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.57 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cherokee County, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cherokee County, GA.
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, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cherokee County, GA
How many schools are in Cherokee County, GA?
Cherokee County, GA has 50 public schools: 6 high schools, 7 middle schools and 30 elementary schools, serving 45,365 students in total.
How do schools in Cherokee County perform on state tests?
On average, 50 schools in Cherokee County score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Cherokee County meet 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: 46%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Cherokee County
4 places in Cherokee County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Canton (20)
- Woodstock (14)
- Ball Ground (1)
- Waleska (1)
School districts (1)
- Cherokee County (37 schools)