Total enrollment
432
-174 (-29%) vs SY 2017-18
2 schools in Cherokee
Alabama · Public K-12
Looking for a public school in Cherokee? The city has 2 K-12 options totaling roughly 432 students (1 elementary and 1 high).
7-year change in Cherokee
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
82%
was 82%
% Hispanic
6%
was 3%
% Black
6%
was 11%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Elementary School | Elementary | PK-06 | 226 |
| Cherokee High School | High | 07-12 | 206 |
About Cherokee
Public education in Cherokee, Alabama runs across 2 schools that hosts roughly 432 students. By footprint, Cherokee sits in the small bracket.
On the school-mix side, the city covers 1 elementary, and 1 high.
Average school size in Cherokee is around 216 students, 60% noticeably below the Alabama average of about 544.
Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 29%: 606 students in SY 2017-18 versus 432 in SY 2024-25. On the demographic side, Black enrollment moved from 11% to 6% over the same window.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Cherokee discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.