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Cherokee County

Georgia · Public School District
37
Schools
41,891
Students
$13,227
Per-Pupil Spend
-8% nat'l
29.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-23pp vs nat'l
87.4%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Cherokee County is a public school district in Georgia serving 41,891 students across 37 schools. It includes 23 elementary, 7 middle, 6 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.4% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,227 is near the national average for a US public school district. 29% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

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All Schools (37)
Elementary Schools23 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Arnold Mill Elementary SchoolPK–05810
Avery Elementary SchoolPK–051,128
Ball Ground Elementary SchoolPK–05592
Bascomb Elementary SchoolPK–05982
Boston Elementary SchoolPK–05633
Carmel Elementary SchoolPK–05900
Clark Creek Elementary SchoolPK–051,113
Clayton Elementary SchoolPK–05307
Free Home Elementary SchoolPK–05311
Hickory Flat Elementary SchoolPK–05910
Holly Springs Elementary SchoolPK–05744
Indian Knoll ElementaryPK–05868
J. Knox ElementaryPK–05886
Johnston Elementary SchoolPK–05472
Liberty Elementary SchoolPK–05986
Little River Elem.PK–051,272
Macedonia Elementary SchoolPK–05745
Mountain Road Elementary SchoolPK–05405
Oak Grove Elementary SchoolPK–05515
R. M. Moore Elementary SchoolPK–051,021
Sixes Elementary SchoolPK–05714
William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary SchoolPK–051,064
Woodstock Elementary SchoolPK–051,145
Middle Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Creekland Middle School06–081,511
Dean Rusk Middle School06–081,473
E. T. Booth Middle School06–081,654
Freedom Middle School06–08922
Mill Creek Middle School06–081,333
Teasley Middle School06–081,606
Woodstock Middle School06–081,083
High Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cherokee High School09–122,937
Creekview High School09–122,126
Etowah High School09–122,441
River Ridge High School09–121,914
Sequoyah High School09–122,083
Woodstock High School09–122,044
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
iGrad Virtual Academy School04–12241
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,227Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
39%
51%
State
38.7%
Local (property tax)
51.0%
Federal
10.3%

Funding is shared between state (39%) and local sources (51%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
37
Schools
41,891
Students
29%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.4%
Opportunity Score39/100
StateGeorgia →
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Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 37 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cherokee County?
Cherokee County has 37 public schools, serving a total of 41,891 students.
What is the graduation rate for Cherokee County?
The graduation rate is 87.4%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Cherokee County spend per student?
Cherokee County spends $13,227 per pupil — 8% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Cherokee County?
29% of students in Cherokee County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Cherokee County?
No, Cherokee County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Cherokee County serve?
Cherokee County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Cherokee County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Cherokee County is 39/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.