Best Schools in Cherokee, NC
Cherokee, NC has a total of 8 schools including 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 2 elementary schools. A total of 3,278 students attend Cherokee, NC schools. On average, schools in Cherokee score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Cherokee greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Cherokee, NC
Cherokee, NC has 3 high schools with 1,560 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Cherokee score 65% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Cherokee greatly exceed expectations.
1. Jackson Co Early College
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 101 Students
2. Smoky Mountain High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 899 Students
3. Swain County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Swain County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 560 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cherokee, NC
Cherokee, NC has 3 middle schools with 1,289 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Cherokee score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Cherokee exceed expectations.
1. Swain County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Swain County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 485 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cherokee, NC
Cherokee, NC has 2 elementary schools with 429 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Cherokee score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Cherokee greatly exceed expectations.
1. Scotts Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 451 Students
2. Swain County East Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Swain County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 339 Students
3. Smokey Mountain Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 353 Students
4. New Kituwah Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Kituwah Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 90 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cherokee, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cherokee, NC has a total population of 6,726 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cherokee, NC
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, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
39.17 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.15 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
32.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cherokee, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cherokee, NC.
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, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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