Cherokee Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Cedartown, Georgia 30125 · Polk County
#704 of 1,308 elementary schools in Georgia
#34299 of 50,301 nationally
About Cherokee Elementary School
Cherokee Elementary School is a public elementary located in Cedartown, in the Polk County school district of Georgia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 575 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 36.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 704th of 1,308 ranked elementary schools in Georgia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (79th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (25th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 575.
There are 7 schools in Cedartown; Cherokee Elementary School ranks 1st of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)39%
- Reading proficiency (30%)35%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)82.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Cherokee Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 82.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 35%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 39%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Cherokee Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Northside Elementary
Cedartown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
531 students · 2.4 km away
Harpst Academy
Cedartown · Public other · Grades PK–12
32 students · 3.5 km away
Westside Elementary School
Cedartown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
588 students · 3.8 km away
Cedartown Middle School
Cedartown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
997 students · 3.9 km away
Cedartown High School
Cedartown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,448 students · 4.2 km away
Youngs Grove Elementary School
Cedartown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
490 students · 10 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Georgia with a comparable Enrollment.
Lakeview Academy
Milledgeville · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
575 students
Eastside Elementary School
Douglas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
575 students
Lavonia Elementary School
Lavonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
575 students
Clear Creek Elementary School
Ellijay · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
575 students
Euharlee Elementary School
Euharlee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
574 students
Rocky Mount Elementary School
Marietta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
576 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Cherokee Elementary School a good school?
Cherokee Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 36.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #704 of 1,308 in Georgia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Cherokee Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Cherokee Elementary School ranks #704 of 1,308 elementary schools in Georgia and #34299 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Cherokee Elementary School?
Cherokee Elementary School had 575 students in 2025.
Is Cherokee Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Cherokee Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Cherokee Elementary School?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of Cherokee Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.