8.2 avg / 10

Cherokee Central Elementary School School District

School District · Cherokee, North Carolina

Last updated: May 2026

Students: 621

Teachers (FTE): 68

Estimated Scores: 100%

Avg Rating

8.2

out of 10

Schools

1 elem

Enrollment

621

Student-Teacher Ratio

9.1:1

Avg Rating

8.2

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

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 8.2/10, Cherokee Central Elementary School is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Cherokee Central Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.

The district includes 1 elementary school .

District Map

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

Schools in Cherokee Central Elementary School

1 schools

Elementary Schools 1

Cherokee Central Elementary School

621 8.2

District Details

State: North Carolina
City: Cherokee
Total Enrollment: 621
Teachers (FTE): 68
Child Poverty Rate: 0.2%
Data 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 8.2/10. 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 Central Elementary School?

Per-pupil spending data for Cherokee Central Elementary School is not currently available.

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?

Cherokee Central Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Cherokee Central Elementary School with a composite score of 8.2/10.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating: 8.2/10

Resources

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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

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.