Andrews High

Set in Andrews, North Carolina, Andrews High is a rural-scale high school, run under Cherokee County Schools. It educates 229 students across grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 761 students per school, that is 70% below typical.

Within Cherokee County Schools, which oversees 13 schools and 2,992 students, Andrews High is one campus in the system.

On demographics, Andrews High logs that nearly all students (81%) are White. The remainder breaks down as 11% Hispanic, 7% multiracial. By comparison, Cherokee County as a whole is about 91% White, so the school skews noticeably less White than its surroundings.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Andrews High reports 10 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 24.0:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 19.6:1 average. Around 98% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy.

With demographic context factored in, Andrews High tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 49.0% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 39.5%.

In the area at large, Cherokee County reports that median household earnings sit near $53,628, roughly 24% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 7%. Andrews High is one of 13 public schools in Cherokee County (combined enrollment of about 2,992 students).

The closest other public school is Andrews Elementary, roughly 0.2 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 2 other public schools cluster around Andrews High. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Andrews High at 7th of 8; the average score across the group is 49.9%.

The school occupies a countryside site.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Andrews High has showed little movement, going from 225 students in 2018 to 229 in 2025. The Hispanic share of enrollment edged up from 5% to 11% over that span. Class-load math has loosened: from 11.2:1 in 2018 to 24.0:1 in 2025.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.