Serving 996 students in grades 9-12, Cherokee High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 996 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 50% in TN)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 33% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 37% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Cherokee High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cherokee High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Cherokee High School is ranked #1142 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Cherokee High School often compared to?
Cherokee High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Volunteer High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cherokee High School?
The graduation rate of Cherokee High School is 94%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Cherokee High School?
996 students attend Cherokee High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Cherokee High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cherokee High School?
Cherokee High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cherokee High School offer ?
Cherokee High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cherokee High School part of?
The school is ok, the problem is the town and surrounding communities. Meth problems, child molesters, too much crime, If I were given a house in Rogersville I would sell It
- Posted by Parent - james
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 996 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 33% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 37% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
