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#1435 of 2,268 schools in GA
Cherokee Charter Academy
Elementary School · State Specialty Schools I- Cherokee Charter Academy · Canton, GA
A charter elementary school in Canton, GA where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2126 Sixes Rd, Canton, GA 30114
- Math 38% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cherokee Charter Academy score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2011–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2024.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cherokee Charter Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated930/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Canton), 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
$97,684
Median home value
$408,800
Median rent
$1,654/mo
College educated
34.8%
Homeownership
67.4%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30114; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sixes Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 734 | Compare → |
| Liberty Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 954 | Compare → |
| Compass Prep AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Lyndon AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 193 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
State Specialty Schools I- Cherokee Charter Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,379NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Cherokee Charter Academy is listed in State Specialty Schools I- Cherokee Charter Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cherokee Charter Academy
Cherokee Charter Academy is a public elementary school in Canton, GA, part of State Specialty Schools I- Cherokee Charter Academy, serving approximately 611 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,435 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cherokee Charter Academy
What grades does Cherokee Charter Academy serve?
Cherokee Charter Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Cherokee Charter Academy?
Cherokee Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 611 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherokee Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherokee Charter Academy is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cherokee Charter Academy rank in GA?
Cherokee Charter Academy ranks #1,435 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Cherokee Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Cherokee Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cherokee Charter Academy has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Cherokee Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Cherokee Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Cherokee Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Cherokee Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cherokee Charter Academy?
20.5% of students at Cherokee Charter Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 611
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cherokee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.2%
- Phone
- (678) 385-7322
- Area population (ZIP 30114)
- 60,340
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
Official sources & links
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 30114; 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, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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