8.2 avg / 10

Best Schools in Cherokee, Texas

1 schools · 1 Other

Last updated: May 2026

Public: 1

Districts: 1

Avg Rating: 8.2/10

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 8.2/10
Median home value: $147,900
Bachelor's degree or higher: 11%
Owner-occupied homes: 64%

About Schools in Cherokee, Texas

Cherokee, Texas is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span .

With an average rating of 8.2 out of 10, schools in Cherokee perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which measures academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

The highest-performing school in Cherokee is Cherokee School with a composite score of 8.2/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Cherokee is served by 1 school district: CHEROKEE ISD. These districts collectively serve 130 students.

Cherokee's community shows 11% bachelor's degree attainment. The poverty rate in the area is 20.7%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

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Other Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	CHEROKEE SCHOOL 130 students · Pre-K–12th	130	Pre-K–12th	8.2

Schools in Cherokee

Cherokee, Texas · 1 school

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Home Value

$147,900

Median Rent

$1,336/mo

Population

517

College Educated

11%

Homeownership

64%

Poverty Rate

20.7%

Community Profile

It is a community where 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $147,900, with a median rent of $1,336/month. The area has a poverty rate of 20.7%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Quick Facts

State: Texas
Total Schools: 1
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 8.2/10

Resources

🔍 Google "Cherokee schools" 🏫 GreatSchools Cherokee 📊 Niche Cherokee Rankings 📍 Google Maps: Schools

School District

CHEROKEE ISD

1 school · 130 students

Nearby Cities

Richland Springs (1 school)

25 mi

Lometa (1 school)

25 mi

Kingsland (2 schools)

27 mi

Goldthwaite (3 schools)

34 mi

Granite Shoals (1 school)

Marble Falls (8 schools)

38 mi

Other Major Cities in Texas

Top metros statewide by school count.

Houston 899 schools San Antonio 616 schools Dallas 480 schools Austin 339 schools Fort Worth 288 schools

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Cherokee, Texas

How many schools are in Cherokee, Texas?

Cherokee has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Cherokee, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Cherokee is 8.2 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

What is the top-ranked school in Cherokee, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Cherokee on MySchoolScout is Cherokee School with a composite score of 8.2/10.

How many school districts serve Cherokee, Texas?

Cherokee is served by 1 school district: Cherokee ISD.

What is the education level in Cherokee, Texas?

According to Census data, 11% of adults in Cherokee have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Cherokee, Texas?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Cherokee is 7.2:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Cherokee, Texas?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.