Cherokee School District
School District · Cherokee, Kansas
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
461
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
461
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
Evaluating Cherokee?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Cherokee 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.
Southeast Elementary School
Weir · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Southeast Middle School
Cherokee · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Southeast High
Cherokee · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#200 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,083
+$3,829 vs Kansas median
District size
461 students
Typical than Kansas median
The short answer
Cherokee ranks #200 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. Cherokee's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Southeast Elementary School (8.6/10), Southeast Middle School (5.5/10), and Southeast High (4.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Cherokee
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southeast Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Southeast Middle School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Southeast High | 4.0 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Cherokee
Cherokee is a Cherokee, Kansas school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 461 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.4:1. District-level spending was $19,083 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Cherokee demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Southeast Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Cherokee students show an average math proficiency of 39.8% and ELA proficiency of 47.5%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Cherokee, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Cherokee with test data.
Schools in Cherokee
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Cherokee
- Total Enrollment
- 461
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- District spending per student
- $19,083NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cherokee?
Cherokee has 3 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?
The average composite rating for Cherokee is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Cherokee?
Cherokee's district-level spending was $19,083 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cherokee?
The average student-teacher ratio in Cherokee is 9.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Cherokee?
Southeast Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Cherokee with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Cherokee?
Across schools in Cherokee with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Cherokee compare to other districts in Kansas?
Cherokee has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kansas 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
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 39.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.5%
How we rate schools
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Compare Cherokee with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Olathe (52)
- Shawnee Mission Pub Sch (45)
- Kansas City (43)
- Blue Valley (37)
- Topeka Public Schools (27)
- Garden City (18)
- Lawrence (18)
- Geary County Schools (15)
- Manhattan-ogden (14)
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- Derby (13)
- Salina (13)
- Goddard (12)
- Maize (12)
- Andover (11)
- Dodge City (11)
- Gardner Edgerton (11)
- Spring Hill (11)
- Hutchinson Public Schools (10)
- Auburn-washburn (9)
- Haysville (9)
- Arkansas City (8)
- Emporia (8)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kansas 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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