Total enrollment
42,031
-1,125 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
Cherokee County
Georgia · Public K-12
Of the 38 public K-12 schools in Cherokee County, the largest district by enrollment is Cherokee County Public Schools (42,031 students). Total county enrollment runs around 42,642. That works out to 24 elementary, 7 middle, and 7 high schools.
7-year change in Cherokee County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
37
-1 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
60%
was 68%
% Hispanic
23%
was 18%
% Black
8%
was 8%
% Asian
3%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
38
2 districts
Enrollment
42,642
NCES CCD
Median income
$108,115
Above Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
36.6%
Below Georgia avg
Elementary
24
19,272 students
Middle
7
9,787 students
High
7
13,583 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Cherokee County Public Schools
42,031 students · 2 districts in Cherokee County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Cherokee County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
41.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.2%
civilian labor
Median age
40
22.8% under 18
Test scores in Cherokee County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 30 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Hickory Flat Elementary School· 62.9%
- Mountain Road Elementary School· 61.9%
- Avery Elementary School· 61.3%
- Arnold Mill Elementary School· 60.0%
- Bascomb Elementary School· 58.7%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee High School | Canton | High | 09-12 | 3,012 | · |
| Etowah High School | Woodstock | High | 09-12 | 2,393 | · |
| Creekview High School | Canton | High | 09-12 | 2,039 | · |
| Sequoyah High School | Canton | High | 09-12 | 2,021 | · |
| Woodstock High School | Woodstock | High | 09-12 | 2,006 | · |
| River Ridge High School | Woodstock | High | 09-12 | 1,902 | · |
| E. T. Booth Middle School | Woodstock | Middle | 06-08 | 1,675 | · |
| Teasley Middle School | Canton | Middle | 06-08 | 1,586 | · |
| Dean Rusk Middle School | Canton | Middle | 06-08 | 1,543 | · |
| Creekland Middle School | Canton | Middle | 06-08 | 1,503 | · |
| Mill Creek Middle School | Woodstock | Middle | 06-08 | 1,476 | · |
| Little River Elem. | Woodstock | Elementary | PK-05 | 1,232 | · |
| Woodstock Elementary School | Woodstock | Elementary | PK-05 | 1,187 | · |
| William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School | Canton | Elementary | PK-05 | 1,119 | · |
| Clark Creek Elementary School | Acworth | Elementary | PK-05 | 1,108 | · |
| Avery Elementary School | Canton | Elementary | PK-05 | 1,104 | · |
| Woodstock Middle School | Woodstock | Middle | 06-08 | 1,075 | · |
| R. M. Moore Elementary School | Waleska | Elementary | PK-05 | 1,042 | · |
| Liberty Elementary School | Canton | Elementary | PK-05 | 977 | · |
| Freedom Middle School | Canton | Middle | 06-08 | 929 | · |
| Carmel Elementary School | Woodstock | Elementary | PK-05 | 912 | · |
| Bascomb Elementary School | Woodstock | Elementary | PK-05 | 911 | · |
| J. Knox Elementary | Canton | Elementary | PK-05 | 909 | · |
| Hickory Flat Elementary School | Canton | Elementary | PK-05 | 890 | · |
| Indian Knoll Elementary | Canton | Elementary | PK-05 | 881 | · |
| Holly Springs Elementary School | Canton | Elementary | PK-05 | 831 | · |
| Arnold Mill Elementary School | Woodstock | Elementary | PK-05 | 767 | · |
| Sixes Elementary School | Canton | Elementary | PK-05 | 741 | · |
| Macedonia Elementary School | Canton | Elementary | PK-05 | 730 | · |
| Ball Ground Elementary School | Ball Ground | Elementary | PK-05 | 663 | · |
| Boston Elementary School | Woodstock | Elementary | PK-05 | 651 | · |
| Cherokee Charter Academy | Canton | Elementary | KG-08 | 611 | · |
| Johnston Elementary School | Woodstock | Elementary | PK-05 | 543 | · |
| Oak Grove Elementary School | Acworth | Elementary | PK-05 | 523 | · |
| Mountain Road Elementary School | Woodstock | Elementary | PK-05 | 370 | · |
| Clayton Elementary School | Canton | Elementary | PK-05 | 290 | · |
| Free Home Elementary School | Canton | Elementary | PK-05 | 280 | · |
| iGrad Virtual Academy School | Canton | High | 09-12 | 210 | · |
Cities in Cherokee County
About Cherokee County
Across the sprawling Georgia county of Cherokee County of about 281,032 residents, the public-school footprint covers 38 schools and about 42,642 students.
Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $108,115, roughly 41% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 6%. That income level is 72% higher than the Georgia median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Cherokee County comprises 24 elementary schools (19,272 students), 7 middle schools (9,787), and 7 high schools (13,583).
Cherokee County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 42,031 students on its own.
Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 3%: 43,156 students in SY 2017-18 versus 42,031 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Cherokee County lost 1 school, going from 38 to 37. Demographically, the White share of enrollment fell from 68% to 60%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Cherokee County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
Cherokee County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data