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#1378 of 1,786 schools in TN
Cherokee High School
High School · Hawkins County · Rogersville, TN
A Hawkins County high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
2927 Hwy 66 South, Rogersville, TN 37857
- Math 21% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Cherokee High School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 33% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Cherokee 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,860/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rogersville), 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
$51,383
Median home value
$164,500
Median rent
$650/mo
College educated
17.7%
Homeownership
78.3%
Poverty rate
18.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37857; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkins County Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | K–12 | 4.2 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Clinch SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–12 | Not available | 153 | Compare → |
| Volunteer High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,007 | 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.
Hawkins County
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #15 of 17
- District spending per student
- $12,084NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cherokee High School is listed in Hawkins County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cherokee High School
Cherokee High School is a public high school in Rogersville, TN, part of Hawkins County, serving approximately 996 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,378 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cherokee High School
What grades does Cherokee High School serve?
Cherokee High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Cherokee High School?
Cherokee High School has an enrollment of approximately 996 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherokee High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherokee High School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cherokee High School rank in TN?
Cherokee High School ranks #1,378 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Cherokee High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cherokee High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cherokee High School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cherokee High School a charter school?
No, Cherokee High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cherokee High School a Title I school?
No, Cherokee High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 996
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 70
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Hawkins County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.3%
- Phone
- (423) 272-6507
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 37857)
- 20,425
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 48.4
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 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. 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 37857; 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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