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#1279 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 48% in state
Andrews High
High School · Cherokee County Schools · Andrews, NC
A Cherokee County Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
50 High School Drive, Andrews, NC 28901
- Math 48% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Andrews High score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 46% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Andrews High 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,250/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$39,299
Median home value
$170,500
Median rent
$739/mo
College educated
22%
Homeownership
81.2%
Poverty rate
17.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 in Cherokee County Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiwassee Dam HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | Not available | 141 | Compare → |
| Murphy HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | Not available | 433 | Compare → |
| The Oaks AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–12 | Not available | 52 | 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.
Cherokee County Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #6 of 13
- District spending per student
- $14,303NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Andrews High is listed in Cherokee County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Andrews High
Andrews High is a public high school in Andrews, NC, part of Cherokee County Schools, serving approximately 222 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,279 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Andrews High
What grades does Andrews High serve?
Andrews High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Andrews High?
Andrews High has an enrollment of approximately 222 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Andrews High?
The student-teacher ratio at Andrews High is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Andrews High rank in NC?
Andrews High ranks #1,279 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Andrews High's MySchoolScout rating?
Andrews High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Andrews High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Andrews High has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Andrews High a charter school?
No, Andrews High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Andrews High a Title I school?
No, Andrews High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Andrews High?
98.6% of students at Andrews High 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
- 222
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Cherokee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.7%
- Phone
- (828) 321-5415
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 28901)
- 5,624
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 47.8
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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 28901; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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