Summary:
In zip code 37857, there is one high school, Cherokee High School, serving grades 9–12 in Rogersville, Tennessee, within the Hawkins County Schools district. Cherokee is the only high school in this area, so this summary focuses entirely on its performance.
Cherokee High School excels in keeping students on track to graduate: its graduation rate is 96.8%, well above the state average of 90.5%, and its dropout rate of 2.4% is far lower than the state's 6.7%. However, chronic absenteeism is a serious concern—27.1% of students are chronically absent, compared to 18.3% statewide. Academically, Cherokee outperforms its district in every tested subject, but trails the state in most areas. The biggest weaknesses are in math: Algebra I proficiency is just 19.3% versus 32.3% statewide, and Geometry is 30.3% versus 42.3%. English is the strongest subject, with English II proficiency at 57.3%, nearly matching the state's 58.1%. Grade-level data shows a clear tracking effect—9th graders taking Biology I scored 79.2% proficiency (beating the state by over 13 points), while 10th graders taking Biology I scored only 35.1%. Similarly, 10th graders in Algebra II scored 70.9%, but 11th graders in Algebra II scored just 15.5%, indicating that stronger students take these courses earlier.
Over the past three years, Cherokee has remained stable in the lower-middle range of Tennessee high schools, ranking in the 37th–45th percentile with a 2-star rating. The school spends $12,518 per student, which is notable given its mixed outcomes. While Cherokee is clearly one of the stronger high schools within Hawkins County, its combination of high graduation rates, low test scores, and high chronic absenteeism suggests students may be advancing without reaching full academic proficiency. Data on free/reduced lunch and student-to-teacher ratios is not available, which limits a complete picture, but parents should know that Cherokee offers a supportive environment for graduation while math achievement and attendance remain key areas to watch.
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