Cherokee High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Canton, Georgia 30114 · Cherokee County
#138 of 431 high schools in Georgia
#9023 of 16,910 nationally
About Cherokee High School
Cherokee High School is a public high located in Canton, in the Cherokee County school district of Georgia, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 3,012 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 47.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 138th of 431 ranked high schools in Georgia. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (41th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 3,012.
There are 18 schools in Canton; Cherokee High School ranks 16th of 18 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)38%
- Reading proficiency (30%)48%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)46.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.8
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 High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 48%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 38%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Cherokee High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School
Canton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,119 students · 2.7 km away
J. Knox Elementary
Canton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
909 students · 3.5 km away
Teasley Middle School
Canton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,586 students · 3.7 km away
Indian Knoll Elementary
Canton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
881 students · 5.4 km away
Freedom Middle School
Canton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
929 students · 5.4 km away
Liberty Elementary School
Canton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
977 students · 5.6 km away
Holly Springs Elementary School
Canton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
831 students · 7.3 km away
Sixes Elementary School
Canton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
741 students · 8.3 km away
Sequoyah High School
Canton · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,021 students · 9.6 km away
Dean Rusk Middle School
Canton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,543 students · 9.8 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Georgia with a comparable Enrollment.
North Paulding High School
Dallas · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,015 students
East Coweta High School
Sharpsburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,001 students
North Gwinnett High School
Suwanee · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,033 students
Berkmar High School
Lilburn · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,975 students
Archer High School
Lawrenceville · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,058 students
Campbell High School
Smyrna · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,085 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Cherokee High School a good school?
Cherokee High School has a Success Index (US) of 47.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #138 of 431 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 High School rank in Georgia?
Cherokee High School ranks #138 of 431 high schools in Georgia and #9023 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Cherokee High School?
Cherokee High School had 3,012 students in 2025.
Is Cherokee High School a elementary school or a high school?
Cherokee High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Cherokee High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Cherokee High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.