For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,917 students in Cherokee County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Cherokee County School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Cherokee County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.63
# American Indian Students
14 Students
5,999 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
11,019 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
142 Students
84,221 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
11%
# Black Students
148 Students
236,582 Students
% Black Students
4%
32%
# White Students
3,482 Students
381,631 Students
% White Students
89%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
830 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
118 Students
28,766 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
182
21,954
# Students in K Grade:
282
55,909
# Students in 1st Grade:
338
58,545
# Students in 2nd Grade:
314
58,010
# Students in 3rd Grade:
274
55,176
# Students in 4th Grade:
292
54,250
# Students in 5th Grade:
268
54,192
# Students in 6th Grade:
273
55,046
# Students in 7th Grade:
263
55,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
283
56,574
# Students in 9th Grade:
330
60,404
# Students in 10th Grade:
296
58,300
# Students in 11th Grade:
266
54,455
# Students in 12th Grade:
256
50,269
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,748 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,910. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,657 is higher than the state median of $12,130. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Cherokee County School District?
Cherokee County School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,917 students.
What is the rank of Cherokee County School District?
Cherokee County School District is ranked #55 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Cherokee County School District?
89% of Cherokee County School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cherokee County School District?
Cherokee County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Cherokee County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,657 is higher than the state median of $12,130. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 8 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 3,917 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 30% in AL)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
