Cherokee County


Summary:

The Cherokee County school district in Georgia operates a total of 37 schools, including 23 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 7 high schools, serving students from pre-K through 12th grade. The district is known for its strong academic performance, with several standout schools that rank among the top in the state.

At the high school level, Creekview High School and River Ridge High School are the highest-performing, both earning 5 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger and ranking in the top 50 high schools statewide. The district's middle schools also excel, with Creekland Middle School, Dean Rusk Middle School, and Mill Creek Middle School earning 4 out of 5 stars and ranking in the top 100 middle schools in Georgia. At the elementary level, Hickory Flat Elementary, Avery Elementary, and Mountain Road Elementary are among the highest-rated, earning 5, 4, and 4 stars respectively and ranking in the top 200 elementary schools statewide.

Overall, the Cherokee County school district performs well above the state average, with high graduation rates, strong test scores, and a relatively even distribution of resources across its schools. While there is some variability in performance, the majority of the district's schools are delivering excellent results for their students.

District Detail

 110 Academy Street
Canton, GA 30114

 (770) 479-1871

SchoolDigger Rank:
28th of 206 Georgia districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 42,031

Primary Schools: 23
Middle Schools: 7
High Schools: 7
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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