Cherokee School District
School District · Cherokee, Oklahoma
Avg Rating
8.5
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,679
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Avg Rating
8.5
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,679
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
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.
Cherokee HS
Cherokee · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cherokee ES
Cherokee · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cherokee MS
Cherokee · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Oklahoma rank
#7 of 424
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.3
above Oklahoma avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,679
+$1,682 vs Oklahoma median
District size
379 students
Smaller than Oklahoma median
The short answer
Cherokee ranks #7 of 424 Oklahoma districts by overall school rating. Cherokee's schools with real test data average 8.5/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Cherokee HS (9.4/10), Cherokee ES (8.5/10), and Cherokee MS (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +13.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Cherokee schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
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 | Cherokee HS | 9.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Cherokee ES | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Cherokee MS | 7.5 / 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, Oklahoma school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 379 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.2:1. The district invests $13,679 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.5/10, Cherokee is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Cherokee HS, which has a composite score of 9.4/10.
In standardized testing, Cherokee students show an average math proficiency of 47.3% and ELA proficiency of 52.3%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Oklahoma
- City
- Cherokee
- Total Enrollment
- 379
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data 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 8.5/10. 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?
Cherokee spends $13,679 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cherokee?
The average student-teacher ratio in Cherokee is 12.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Cherokee?
Cherokee HS is the highest-rated school in Cherokee with a composite score of 9.4/10.
What are the test scores in Cherokee?
Across schools in Cherokee with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Cherokee compare to other districts in Oklahoma?
Cherokee has an average school rating of 8.5/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Oklahoma 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
- 8.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 47.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.3%
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Compare Cherokee with neighboring districts in the state.
- Tulsa (69)
- Oklahoma City (58)
- Moore (34)
- Edmond (28)
- Broken Arrow (27)
- Putnam City (26)
- Norman (25)
- Lawton (23)
- Midwest City-del City (19)
- Union (17)
- Mustang (16)
- Enid (15)
- Owasso (13)
- Yukon (12)
- Ponca City (11)
- Santa Fe South (charter) (10)
- Bixby (10)
- Muskogee (10)
- Bartlesville (9)
- Deer Creek (9)
- Stillwater (9)
- Choctaw-nicoma Park (8)
- Coweta (8)
- Duncan (8)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Oklahoma 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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