Total enrollment
280
-5 (-2%) vs SY 2020-21
2 schools in Cherokee
Kansas · Public K-12
Of the public K-12 schools operating across Kansas, 2 sit inside Cherokee, collectively enrolling about 280 students (1 middle and 1 high).
4-year change in Cherokee
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
699
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
280
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
2
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast High | High | 09-12 | 152 |
| Southeast Middle School | Middle | 05-08 | 128 |
About Cherokee
Public education in Cherokee, Kansas runs across 2 schools that serves roughly 280 students. By footprint, Cherokee sits in the compact bracket.
On the school-mix side, the city is made up of 1 middle, and 1 high.
Schools in Cherokee average about 140 students each, 61% below the Kansas norm.
Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 285 students in SY 2020-21 versus 280 in SY 2024-25.
On allk12, the community for Cherokee discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.