Total enrollment
280
-48 (-15%) vs SY 2017-18
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).
7-year change in Cherokee
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
87%
was 91%
% Hispanic
5%
was 4%
% Black
2%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| 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 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 15%: 328 students in SY 2017-18 versus 280 in SY 2024-25. The White share of public-school enrollment decreased from 91% to 87%.
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.