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Cherokee Bluff High School

Q: Is Cherokee Bluff High School a good school?

Cherokee Bluff High School ranks 176 th of 457 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

176^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 457 Georgia High Schools

Better than 61% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Cherokee Bluff High School in Flowery Branch, GA, serves about 1,202 students in grades 9-12 within the Hall County School District, and it has built a reputation as a solid, above-average option for families in the area.

The most impressive thing about Cherokee Bluff is its graduation rate. At 96.7% for 2024-2025, it far outpaces the district (88.5%) and state (87.2%) averages—and it has stayed above 94% for five straight years. In fact, its graduation rate beats even top-tier neighbors like Buford High School (93.3%) and Mill Creek High School (93.9%), even though those schools post higher test scores overall. The school also shines in Biology, with 49.8% of students scoring proficient in 2025-2026—above both the district (41.5%) and state (47.2%)—and it has outperformed those averages for four consecutive years. Its dropout rate of 1.0% is less than half the state average, showing that students stay engaged through graduation.

That said, there are areas to watch. Algebra I proficiency has lagged behind the state (37% vs. 48.1% in 2025-2026), a gap that has persisted for several years. Chronic absenteeism, while improving from 30.8% to 19.3%, still sits slightly above district and state averages. And while the school serves many students well, Hispanic students and English Language Learners rank notably lower on statewide measures, suggesting room for targeted support. On the plus side, Cherokee Bluff achieves these results with efficient spending ($11,999 per student in 2024-2025, less than Lanier High School or Buford), and it ranks well above most Hall County peers like West Hall High School and Flowery Branch High. For parents prioritizing graduation success and a well-rounded school, Cherokee Bluff is a strong choice—just know that math support may be worth seeking out.

1,202

Students ?

16.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,999

Per pupil spending ?

31.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6603 Spout Springs Rd
Flowery Branch, GA 30542

(770) 534-1080

District: Hall County

Feeder schools for Cherokee Bluff High School:

Elementary:	Chestnut Mountain Elementary School
	Spout Springs Elementary School
Middle:	Cherokee Bluff Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.5%

Hispanic:

25.9%

African American:

6.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 70th percentile in 2021 → 61st in 2026

Strengths

✓97% graduate in 4 years — above the Georgia average (87%)

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Hall County

✓Above the Georgia median (61st percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 9 percentile points since 2021

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

!Algebra I scores 11 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school42%

District avg37%

Georgia avg45%

176^th of 457

Georgia public high schools ?

Top 39%▼ down 9 pts since 2021

From top 30% (2021) to top 39% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 8High 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	47.9	176 of 457	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	61.0	115 of 451	74.5%	★★★★☆
2024	60.1	130 of 454	71.4%	★★★★☆
2023	56.8	138 of 448	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	58.7	120 of 431	72.2%	★★★★☆
2021	58.5	121 of 410	70.5%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	45.0	159 of 377	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	36.7	204 of 391	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	74.5	60 of 382	84.3%	★★★★☆
2023	29.1	259 of 384	32.6%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	32.0	116 of 173	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	33.0	121 of 180	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	29.0	117 of 159	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	60.8	29 of 141	79.4%	★★★★☆
2022	27.1	77 of 102	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	46.4	178 of 431	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	62.4	109 of 438	75.1%	★★★★☆
2024	60.0	125 of 435	71.3%	★★★★☆
2023	52.5	167 of 433	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.0	106 of 430	75.3%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	22.8	243 of 299	18.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	34.3	201 of 312	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	35.0	196 of 315	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	32.5	213 of 308	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	30.8	207 of 295	29.8%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	49.5	167 of 436	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	59.2	124 of 442	71.9%	★★★★☆
2024	58.8	136 of 436	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.6	121 of 436	72.2%	★★★★☆
2022	56.0	140 of 427	67.2%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	46.5	157 of 339	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	60.1	102 of 347	70.6%	★★★★☆
2024	52.1	132 of 344	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	42.6	165 of 343	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	68.1	64 of 331	80.7%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	36.5	195 of 334	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	55.0	121 of 341	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	47.8	153 of 346	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	48.9	138 of 343	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	52.8	128 of 339	62.2%	★★★☆☆

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)

Male (2026)62nd percentile~ school

Female (2026)59th percentile-3 vs school

African American (2026)58th percentile-4 vs school

Special Education (2026)54th percentile-8 vs school

White (2026)42nd percentile-20 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)33rd percentile-29 vs school

Hispanic (2026)19th percentile-43 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Biology50%+3 vs state

United States History38%~ state avg

Algebra I37%-11 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2026)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2026)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2026)	Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2026)			Milestones Assessment Science (2026)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (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 United States History 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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cherokee Bluff High School	Public	9-12	6603 Spout Springs Rd	Flowery Branch	30542	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	No	(770) 534-1080	1,202	74	16.2	31.5%	751 (62.5%)	76 (6.3%)	311 (25.9%)	24 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	37 (3.1%)	47.9	176^th of 457 public high schools	61.5%		61	115^th of 451 public high schools	74.5%	61	37.0	49.8	38.1						$11,999	$444	$11,555
Flowery Branch High	Public	9-12	4450 Hog Mountain Rd	Flowery Branch	30542	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	No	(770) 967-8000	1,304	83	15.7	40.6%	699 (53.6%)	77 (5.9%)	433 (33.2%)	44 (3.4%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (3.7%)	41.4	214^th of 457 public high schools	53.2%		55.7	141^st of 451 public high schools	68.7%	73	19.8	55.5	27.1						$12,003	$463	$11,540
West Hall High School	Public	9-12	5500 McEver Rd	Oakwood	30566	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	No	(770) 967-9826	1,274	75	16.9	66.4%	326 (25.6%)	113 (8.9%)	772 (60.6%)	19 (1.5%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	40 (3.1%)	19.7	360^th of 457 public high schools	21.2%		17.8	370^th of 451 public high schools	18.0%	10	13.5	30.2	21.2						$12,040	$362	$11,678
Mill Creek High School	Public	9-12	4400 Braselton Hwy	Hoschton	30548	Jackson County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(678) 714-5850	2,782	164	16.9	29.7%	1,121 (40.3%)	684 (24.6%)	453 (16.3%)	355 (12.8%)	6 (0.2%)	5 (0.2%)	158 (5.7%)	74.9	55^th of 457 public high schools	88.0%		80.7	47^th of 451 public high schools	89.6%	8	56.6	64.4	62.6						$13,202	$463	$12,739
Seckinger High School	Public	9-12	3655 Sardis Church Road	Buford	30519	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(678) 288-0800	2,318	127	18.2	44.0%	608 (26.2%)	661 (28.5%)	497 (21.4%)	424 (18.3%)	9 (0.4%)	3 (0.1%)	116 (5.0%)	64	93^rd of 457 public high schools	79.6%		76.9	57^th of 451 public high schools	87.4%	36	52.4	59.6	45.0						$12,034	$297	$11,738
Johnson High School	Public	9-12	3155 Robert Wood Johnson Drive	Gainesville	30507	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 536-2394	1,318	90	14.5	70.7%	162 (12.3%)	48 (3.6%)	1,062 (80.6%)	19 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (2.0%)	45.2	192^nd of 457 public high schools	58.0%		38.4	240^th of 451 public high schools	46.8%	48	19.7	44.4	45.1						$13,561	$918	$12,643
Lanier College and Career Academy	Public	9-12	2723 Tumbling Creek Rd	Gainesville	30504	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	No	(770) 531-2330	169	25	6.8	67.5%	55 (32.5%)	9 (5.3%)	98 (58.0%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.0%)	6.4	432^nd of 457 public high schools	5.5%		6.7	429^th of 451 public high schools	4.9%	3	5.6	8.1	8.9						$32,035	$2,826	$29,209
The Foundry	Public	6-12	2723 Tumbling Creek Rd	Gainesville	30504	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 531-2330	28	5	6.2	82.1%	9 (32.1%)	4 (14.3%)	15 (53.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)						0.0	0.0	0.0
Buford High School	Public	9-12	2455 Buford Hwy	Buford	30518	Gwinnett County	Buford City	No	No	No	No	(770) 945-6768	1,966	115	17.1	34.9%	860 (43.7%)	265 (13.5%)	554 (28.2%)	176 (9.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	110 (5.6%)	85.4	23^rd of 457 public high schools	95.0%		87.5	26^th of 451 public high schools	94.2%	3	76.7	79.7	60.6						$13,895	$141	$13,754
Mountain View High School	Public	9-12	2351 Sunny Hill Rd	Lawrenceville	30043	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(678) 407-7600	2,221	131	16.9	53.1%	499 (22.5%)	677 (30.5%)	728 (32.8%)	238 (10.7%)	3 (0.1%)	3 (0.1%)	73 (3.3%)	52.5	156^th of 457 public high schools	65.9%		55.9	140^th of 451 public high schools	69.0%	16	48.2	57.6	32.1						$12,762	$409	$12,352

Frequently Asked Questions about Cherokee Bluff High School

What district is Cherokee Bluff High School in?

Hall County

What schools feed into Cherokee Bluff High School?

Cherokee Bluff High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Chestnut Mountain Elementary School
Elementary : Spout Springs Elementary School
Middle : Cherokee Bluff Middle

How many students attend Cherokee Bluff High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,202 students attended Cherokee Bluff High School.

What is the racial makeup of Cherokee Bluff High School?

Students at Cherokee Bluff High School are 62% White, 26% Hispanic, 6% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Cherokee Bluff High School a good school?

Cherokee Bluff High School ranks 176^th of 457 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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