Best Schools in Cherokee County, OK
Cherokee County, OK has 40 public schools (11 high, 6 middle, 22 elementary) serving 12,600 students. On average they score 22% on state proficiency tests against a projected 21%, 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, OK
The top high schools in Cherokee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fort Gibson Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Gibson • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 539 Students
2. Locust Grove Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Locust Grove • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 402 Students
3. Tahlequah Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tahlequah • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1300 Students
4. Kansas Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kansas • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 273 Students
5. Keys Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Keys • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 257 Students
6. Okay Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okay • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 106 Students
7. Westville Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westville • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 346 Students
8. Hulbert Jr-sr Hs (sr)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hulbert • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 183 Students
9. Cave Springs Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cave Springs • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 112 Students
10. Oaks-mission Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oaks-mission • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 81 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cherokee County, OK
The top middle schools in Cherokee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fort Gibson Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Gibson • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 394 Students
2. Tahlequah Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tahlequah • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 676 Students
3. Locust Grove Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Locust Grove • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 262 Students
4. Kansas Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kansas • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 173 Students
5. Hulbert Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hulbert • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 121 Students
6. Westville Jhs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westville • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 132 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cherokee County, OK
The top elementary schools in Cherokee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Heritage Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tahlequah • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 495 Students
2. Fort Gibson Intermediate Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Gibson • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 364 Students
3. Cherokee Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tahlequah • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 438 Students
4. Peggs Public School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Peggs • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 187 Students
5. Keys Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Keys • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 493 Students
6. Woodall Public School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodall • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 384 Students
7. Grand View Public School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand View • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 503 Students
8. Greenwood Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tahlequah • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 503 Students
9. Norwood Public School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norwood • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 139 Students
10. Tenkiller Public School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tenkiller • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 197 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cherokee County, OK
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cherokee County, OK has a total population of 47,078 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cherokee County, OK
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, OK.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.08 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.32 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.76 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cherokee County, OK.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cherokee County, OK.
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, OK Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cherokee County, OK
How many schools are in Cherokee County, OK?
Cherokee County, OK has 40 public schools: 11 high schools, 6 middle schools and 22 elementary schools, serving 12,600 students in total.
How do schools in Cherokee County perform on state tests?
On average, 40 schools in Cherokee County score 22% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 21%, 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: 15%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds 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.