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Cherokee Bluff Middle

Q: Is Cherokee Bluff Middle a good school?

Cherokee Bluff Middle ranks 120 th of 578 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

120^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 578 Georgia Middle Schools

Better than 79% of Georgia middle schools

Summary

Cherokee Bluff Middle in Flowery Branch, GA, serves 828 students in grades 6-8 within the Hall County School District, and it has earned a 4-star rating with a consistent statewide rank in the 79th-80th percentile for four straight years.

This school’s standout strength is mathematics. In the latest testing cycle, proficiency rates were exceptional across every grade: 63.4% in 6th grade, 64.2% in 7th grade, and 72.9% in 8th grade—all far above district and state averages. The most striking result is in Algebra I, where 98.7% of students scored proficient, compared to just 38.7% for the district and 48.1% statewide. This pattern has held for years, with rates between 97.7% and 100%. When you compare Cherokee Bluff to nearby schools, the gap is clear: in 7th grade math, it posts 64.2% proficiency versus 32.9% at South Hall Middle, 18.5% at West Hall Middle, and 43.9% at C. W. Davis Middle. Even against top Gwinnett County schools like Jones Middle and Osborne Middle, Cherokee Bluff’s Algebra I results are on par with the elite performers.

Another differentiator is the school’s work with special education students, where it ranks in the 90th percentile statewide—a 5-star rating that is rare for this subgroup. Chronic absenteeism is also lower than district and state averages at 16.6%. However, there are areas to watch: 8th grade science proficiency is just 15.9%, well below the state’s 29.7%, though students in the advanced Physical Science track jump to 71.8% proficiency. Social studies is a hidden gem at 47.2% proficiency, beating both district and state. Notably, Cherokee Bluff achieves all this while spending less per student ($12,761) than most comparable schools. The main opportunities for growth lie in standard science instruction and support for Hispanic and English Language Learner students, where performance is comparatively weaker. If the school can replicate its special education success in those areas, it has a clear path into the top 100 schools statewide.

828

Students ?

15.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,761

Per pupil spending ?

36.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5458 Union Circle
Flowery Branch, GA 30542

(770) 967-0071

District: Hall County

Students who attend Cherokee Bluff Middle usually attend:

High:

Cherokee Bluff High School

Feeder schools for Cherokee Bluff Middle:

Elementary:	Chestnut Mountain Elementary School
	Spout Springs Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.0%

Hispanic:

23.2%

African American:

6.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 69th percentile in 2021 → 79th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (60% vs 43% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 21% of Georgia middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 10 percentile points since 2021

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Science scores 14 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school60%

District avg37%

Georgia avg43%

120^th of 578

Georgia public middle schools ?

Top 21%▲ up 10 pts since 2021

From top 31% (2021) to top 21% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 8Middle Schools in the Hall County

120^th of 202Hall County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	76.6	120 of 578	79.2%	★★★★☆
2025	77.8	114 of 585	80.5%	★★★★☆
2024	77.0	116 of 578	79.9%	★★★★☆
2023	76.8	119 of 569	79.1%	★★★★☆
2022	71.5	142 of 558	74.6%	★★★★☆
2021	65.9	168 of 542	69.0%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	69.0	111 of 480	76.9%	★★★★☆
2025	81.3	67 of 494	86.4%	★★★★☆
2024	56.4	173 of 489	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	66.2	109 of 485	77.5%	★★★★☆
2022	54.4	182 of 482	62.2%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	43.6	72 of 166	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	51.8	56 of 199	71.9%	★★★★☆
2024	44.6	89 of 200	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	25.8	147 of 166	11.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	42.6	75 of 157	52.2%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	74.2	120 of 550	78.2%	★★★★☆
2025	76.8	103 of 567	81.8%	★★★★☆
2024	75.5	116 of 558	79.2%	★★★★☆
2023	76.5	105 of 553	81.0%	★★★★☆
2022	72.4	124 of 544	77.2%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	57.9	130 of 374	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	49.2	180 of 400	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.2	153 of 381	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	41.3	203 of 380	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	27.9	287 of 367	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	76.7	110 of 550	80.0%	★★★★☆
2025	76.0	115 of 569	79.8%	★★★★☆
2024	75.7	112 of 561	80.0%	★★★★☆
2023	75.6	112 of 559	80.0%	★★★★☆
2022	70.1	142 of 553	74.3%	★★★★☆

Migrant

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2023	71.8	39 of 157	75.2%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	83.9	41 of 425	90.4%	★★★★★
2025	68.1	83 of 442	81.2%	★★★★☆
2024	58.3	139 of 437	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	68.8	72 of 429	83.2%	★★★★☆
2022	77.5	56 of 431	87.0%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	70.3	109 of 404	73.0%	★★★★☆
2025	68.8	117 of 415	71.8%	★★★★☆
2024	68.1	115 of 417	72.4%	★★★★☆
2023	68.1	117 of 429	72.7%	★★★★☆
2022	65.7	126 of 425	70.4%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2026)90th percentile+11 vs school

Male (2026)80th percentile~ school

Female (2026)78th percentile~ school

African American (2026)77th percentile~ school

Migrant (2023)75th percentile-4 vs school

White (2026)73rd percentile-6 vs school

Hispanic (2026)65th percentile-14 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)57th percentile-23 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I99%+51 vs state

HS Physical Science72%+11 vs state

Mathematics67%+24 vs state

Social Studies47%+7 vs state

Science16%-14 vs state

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by a student
Thursday, October 31, 2019

This school is very organized, and has great staff. This year, I have had some of the best teachers I have ever had. We are held to high standards and this past year, I got the highest scores I have ever gotten on the milestones. The students and staff show a lot of pride to the school as a lot of people wear purple each day. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2026)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2026)	Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2026)			Milestones Assessment Science (2026)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2026)	Milestones Assessment HS Physical Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment HS Physical Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cherokee Bluff Middle	Public	6-8	5458 Union Circle	Flowery Branch	30542	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	No	(770) 967-0071	828	54	15.3	36.7%	522 (63.0%)	54 (6.5%)	192 (23.2%)	23 (2.8%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (4.1%)	76.6	120^th of 578 public middle schools	79.2%		77.8	114^th of 585 public middle schools	80.5%	6	98.7		63.4	64.2	72.9	15.9	47.2	71.8	$12,761	$327	$12,433
C. W. Davis Middle School	Public	6-8	4335 Falcon Pkwy	Flowery Branch	30542	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	No	(770) 965-3020	748	55	13.6	53.1%	386 (51.6%)	43 (5.7%)	267 (35.7%)	20 (2.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	30 (4.0%)	43.2	305^th of 578 public middle schools	47.2%		46.7	286^th of 585 public middle schools	51.1%	19	90.0		46.9	43.9	38.1	10.5	20.8	51.8	$13,565	$377	$13,189
Jones Middle School	Public	6-8	3575 Ridge Rd	Buford	30519	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 904-5450	1,758	115	15.2	43.6%	463 (26.3%)	437 (24.9%)	369 (21.0%)	405 (23.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	83 (4.7%)	84.8	69^th of 578 public middle schools	88.1%		92	48^th of 585 public middle schools	91.8%	21	98.8		62.6	68.9	75.0		70.2	67.0	$12,425	$383	$12,042
Osborne Middle School	Public	6-8	4404 Braselton Hwy	Hoschton	30548	Jackson County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 904-5400	1,816	112	16.2	36.6%	637 (35.1%)	451 (24.8%)	313 (17.2%)	325 (17.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.2%)	87 (4.8%)	84.5	72^nd of 578 public middle schools	87.5%		95.1	33^rd of 585 public middle schools	94.4%	39	99.7	85.4	65.0	75.1	74.5		68.4	64.2	$12,468	$439	$12,030
South Hall Middle School	Public	6-8	3215 Poplar Springs Rd	Gainesville	30507	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 532-4416	955	75	12.6	77.4%	176 (18.4%)	39 (4.1%)	706 (73.9%)	18 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	15 (1.6%)	44.8	297^th of 578 public middle schools	48.6%		41.6	327^th of 585 public middle schools	44.1%	30	79.6		45.8	32.9	46.9	8.3	28.1	57.2	$14,034	$878	$13,156
World Language Academy Middle School	Public	6-8	3215 Poplar Springs Rd	Gainesville	30507	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	No	(770) 533-4004	256	20	12.9	61.7%	37 (14.5%)	5 (2.0%)	210 (82.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	37.1	345^th of 578 public middle schools	40.3%		45.7	294^th of 585 public middle schools	49.7%	51	82.6		32.6	33.7	37.7		39.8	22.6	$12,333	$329	$12,004
West Hall Middle School	Public	6-8	5470 McEver Rd	Oakwood	30566	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 967-4871	842	69	12.2	74.1%	195 (23.2%)	65 (7.7%)	548 (65.1%)	15 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.1%)	23.8	437^th of 578 public middle schools	24.4%		16.1	500^th of 585 public middle schools	14.5%	63	91.8		24.6	18.5	33.2	10.6	22.1	38.8	$13,836	$682	$13,154
Buford Middle School	Public	6-8	2750 Sawnee Ave	Buford	30518	Gwinnett County	Buford City	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 904-3690	1,426	88	16.2	36.7%	640 (44.9%)	169 (11.9%)	384 (26.9%)	160 (11.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (5.1%)	96.6	9^th of 578 public middle schools	98.4%		95.1	32^nd of 585 public middle schools	94.5%	23	100.0		72.2	75.2	88.9	68.0	66.5		$12,872	$319	$12,553
Twin Rivers Middle School	Public	6-8	2300 Braselton Hwy	Buford	30519	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(678) 407-7550	1,669	113	14.7	58.4%	354 (21.2%)	532 (31.9%)	487 (29.2%)	214 (12.8%)	4 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	77 (4.6%)	77.8	111^th of 578 public middle schools	80.8%		89.9	57^th of 585 public middle schools	90.3%	54	100.0	100.0	61.9	61.1	70.4		66.4	51.9	$13,232	$468	$12,764
Gainesville Middle School West	Public	6-8	1279 McEver Rd SW	Gainesville	30504	Hall County	Gainesville City	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(770) 532-6250	931	57	16.3	73.3%	50 (5.4%)	201 (21.6%)	613 (65.8%)	29 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (4.1%)	19.7	466^th of 578 public middle schools	19.4%		18.4	483^rd of 585 public middle schools	17.4%	17	51.1		16.9	19.6	24.9	7.0	26.2	36.2	$9,571	$217	$9,353

Frequently Asked Questions about Cherokee Bluff Middle

What district is Cherokee Bluff Middle in?

Hall County

Is Cherokee Bluff Middle a good school?

Cherokee Bluff Middle ranks 120^th of 578 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Cherokee Bluff Middle attend?

Students who attend Cherokee Bluff Middle usually go on to attend Cherokee Bluff High School

How many students attend Cherokee Bluff Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 828 students attended Cherokee Bluff Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Cherokee Bluff Middle?

Students at Cherokee Bluff Middle are 63% White, 23% Hispanic, 7% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

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