Cherokee School

Cherokee School is a public school in Cherokee, TX, part of the CHEROKEE ISD. The school serves approximately 130 students in grades Pre-K – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 7.2:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2/10, placing it in the 90.8th percentile among TX schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 45% proficiency in math and 52% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.9/10). The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 130 students, Cherokee School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 7.2:1, Cherokee School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Cherokee School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.