Cherokee County School District
School District · Centre, Alabama
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
7
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,179
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
7
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,179
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
Evaluating Cherokee County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Cherokee County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Centre Elementary School
Centre · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Spring Garden High School
Spring Garden · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Gaylesville High School
Gaylesville · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#41 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,179
+$371 vs Alabama median
District size
3,917 students
Larger than Alabama median
The short answer
Cherokee County ranks #41 of 141 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Cherokee County's schools with real test data average 7.1/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Centre Elementary School (8.4/10), Spring Garden High School (8.1/10), and Gaylesville High School (8.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Cherokee County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Centre Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Spring Garden High School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Gaylesville High School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Sand Rock High School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Cedar Bluff High School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Centre Middle School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Cherokee County High School | 3.8 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Cherokee County
Cherokee County is a Centre, Alabama school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 3,917 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.4:1. The district invests $13,179 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.1/10, Cherokee County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Centre Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Cherokee County students show an average math proficiency of 48.7% and ELA proficiency of 57.1%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Cherokee County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Cherokee County with test data.
Schools in Cherokee County
7 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Centre
- Total Enrollment
- 3,917
- Teachers (FTE)
- 225
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cherokee County?
Cherokee County has 7 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Cherokee County?
The average composite rating for Cherokee County is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Cherokee County?
Cherokee County spends $13,179 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cherokee County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Cherokee County is 17.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Cherokee County?
Centre Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Cherokee County with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Cherokee County?
Across schools in Cherokee County with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Cherokee County compare to other districts in Alabama?
Cherokee County has an average school rating of 7.1/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alabama by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 48.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.1%
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Compare Cherokee County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Mobile County (92)
- Jefferson County (57)
- Montgomery County (52)
- Birmingham City (49)
- Huntsville City (45)
- Baldwin County (44)
- Tuscaloosa County (36)
- Shelby County (33)
- Madison County (30)
- Cullman County (27)
- Etowah County (24)
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- Calhoun County (20)
- Decatur City (20)
- St Clair County (20)
- Hoover City (18)
- Dothan City (18)
- Jackson County (18)
- Morgan County (18)
- Talladega County (18)
- Walker County (18)
- Blount County (17)
- Elmore County (17)
- Limestone County (17)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alabama Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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