8.1avg / 10

Cherokee Central Elementary School School District

School District · Cherokee, North Carolina

Last updated: October 2026

Students: 621

Teachers (FTE): 68

Estimated Scores: 100%

Avg Rating

8.1

out of 10

Schools

1 elem

Enrollment

621

Student-Teacher Ratio

9.1:1

Avg Rating

8.1

out of 10

Schools

1 elem

Enrollment

621

Student-Teacher Ratio

9.1:1

How this district compares

District size

621 students

Smaller than North Carolina median

Top-rated schools

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About Cherokee Central Elementary School

Cherokee Central Elementary School is a Cherokee, North Carolina school district serving 1 schools.The district educates 621 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.1:1.

With an average rating of 8.1/10, Cherokee Central Elementary School is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The district includes 1 elementary school.

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Schools in Cherokee Central Elementary School, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

Schools in Cherokee Central Elementary School

1 schools

Elementary Schools1

Cherokee Central Elementary School

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District Details

State: North Carolina
City: Cherokee
Total Enrollment: 621
Teachers (FTE): 68
District spending per student: The source release did not match this district identifier.NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: The source release did not match this district identifier.Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Cherokee Central Elementary School?

Cherokee Central Elementary School has 1 schools in total — 1 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Cherokee Central Elementary School?

The average composite rating for Cherokee Central Elementary School is 8.1/10. 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 Central Elementary School?

District spending per student is unavailable for Cherokee Central Elementary School. The source release did not match this district identifier.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Cherokee Central Elementary School?

The average student-teacher ratio in Cherokee Central Elementary School is 9.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Cherokee Central Elementary School?

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District Averages

Overall Rating: 8.1/10

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