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#992 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 44% in state

Cherokee Bluff High School

High School · Hall County · Flowery Branch, GA

A Hall County high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

6603 Spout Springs Rd, Flowery Branch, GA 30542

  • Math 38% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 58% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change+1.33 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2024
TrendImproving
Academics6.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37.5% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58.3% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-4.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+16.5 pts
Overall Proficiency48% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-11.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation19.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17:1
District spending per student$13,074
Chronic Absenteeism26.9%

Students at Cherokee Bluff High School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency38%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency58%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2024.

Show all 6 years by subject
2018
Math
33%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
33%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
48%
ELA
52%
2024
Math
38%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 12 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

35.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Cherokee Bluff High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated911/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Flowery Branch), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$92,644

Median home value

$346,000

Median rent

$1,605/mo

College educated

31.2%

Homeownership

78.3%

Poverty rate

6.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30542; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
19.3% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics21sports offered
10 boys'·11 girls'·32 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Eagle Ranch SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated3–122.1 mi26Compare →
Flowery Branch HighEnrollment path unverified6.19–122.6 mi1,350Compare →
Lanier Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.1privateK–123.4 mi470Compare →
Mill Creek High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.59–124.9 mi2,745Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Hall County

Schools in district
37
Rank in district
#7 of 37
District spending per student
$13,074NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cherokee Bluff High School is listed in Hall County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cherokee Bluff High School

Cherokee Bluff High School is a public high school in Flowery Branch, GA, part of Hall County, serving approximately 1,207 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #992 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cherokee Bluff High School

What grades does Cherokee Bluff High School serve?

Cherokee Bluff High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Cherokee Bluff High School?

Cherokee Bluff High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,207 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherokee Bluff High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cherokee Bluff High School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cherokee Bluff High School rank in GA?

Cherokee Bluff High School ranks #992 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Cherokee Bluff High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cherokee Bluff High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Cherokee Bluff High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cherokee Bluff High School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Is Cherokee Bluff High School a charter school?

No, Cherokee Bluff High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cherokee Bluff High School a Title I school?

No, Cherokee Bluff High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cherokee Bluff High School?

35.5% of students at Cherokee Bluff High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,207
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers (FTE)
71
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Hall County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.9%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 30542)
38,300
Area average commute
29 min
Area median age
40.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30542; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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