Cherokee County High School

Summary:

Cherokee County High School is a public high school serving 465 students in grades 9-12 in Centre, Alabama, which is part of the Cherokee County School District. The school has a predominantly white student population, with some recent increases in racial diversity. While the school's academic performance is mixed compared to state and nearby schools, it has seen stronger results in Science and for certain student subgroups.

Cherokee County High School's proficiency rates in Mathematics (25.23%), Science (34.58%), and English (18.45%) for 11th-grade students are below the state averages. However, the school has performed well for its African American and Native American students, ranking in the top quartile of Alabama high schools in these categories. The school also has a high percentage of students (63.44%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting significant socioeconomic challenges.

Compared to nearby schools like Gaston High School and Hokes Bluff High School, Cherokee County High School generally performs better academically, particularly in Science and for its African American and Native American students. However, Piedmont High School, also in the region, significantly outperforms Cherokee County High School across all academic measures.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 910 Warrior Dr
       Centre, AL  35960


(256) 927-3625

District: Cherokee County

SchoolDigger Rank:
138th of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,679 Help


Feeder schools for Cherokee County High School:

Elementary:    Centre Elementary School
Middle:    Centre Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.7 Help
Number of students:  465

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.9%
African American:
6.7%
Hispanic:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cherokee County High School ranks better than 63.5% of high schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.83. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Cherokee County High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.9%), African American (6.7%), Hispanic (4.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cherokee County High School is 18.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cherokee County High School is $10,679.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cherokee County High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cherokee County High School 138th of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See Cherokee County High School in the ranking list.)

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Cherokee County:

SchoolDigger ranks Cherokee County 69th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cherokee County High School

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Rank History for all students at Cherokee County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 40.34 254th 357 28.9%
2005 30.01 301st 359 16.2%
2006 47.30 225th 357 37.0%
2007 52.91 191st 358 46.6%
2008 45.09 231st 359 35.7%
2009 39.11 256th 357 28.3%
2010 55.02 175th 358 51.1%
2011 51.39 204th 360 43.3%
2012 35.20 281st 358 21.5%
2013 50.79 220th 358 38.5%
2014 62.37 114th 358 68.2%
2015 70.77 75th 353 78.8%
2016 35.29 225th 351 35.9%
2017 57.82 118th 353 66.6%
2018 76.54 78th 356 78.1%
2019 70.22 101st 366 72.4%
2021 61.51 119th 371 67.9%
2022 56.61 131st 367 64.3%
2023 54.06 143rd 371 61.5%
2024 56.83 138th 378 63.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cherokee County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.82 157th 196 19.9%
2022 72.11 35th 169 79.3%
2023 18.59 160th 182 12.1%
2024 43.10 100th 198 49.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cherokee County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 44.05 171st 315 45.7%
2018 74.17 70th 349 79.9%
2019 67.65 102nd 358 71.5%
2021 70.08 76th 361 78.9%
2022 77.33 54th 361 85.0%
2023 37.46 206th 349 41.0%
2024 48.03 170th 375 54.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Cherokee County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 60.06 111th 343 67.6%
2018 76.46 68th 347 80.4%
2019 73.77 82nd 354 76.8%
2021 73.42 77th 359 78.6%
2022 58.87 131st 367 64.3%
2023 57.47 138th 358 61.5%
2024 76.13 67th 366 81.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Cherokee County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 51.78 137th 339 59.6%
2018 73.10 79th 350 77.4%
2019 56.99 152nd 357 57.4%
2021 40.65 203rd 366 44.5%
2022 53.58 148th 366 59.6%
2023 47.36 167th 358 53.4%
2024 44.61 197th 368 46.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Cherokee County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 48.50 75th 189 60.3%
2018 71.24 38th 223 83.0%
2019 64.26 56th 224 75.0%
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Rank History for Native American students at Cherokee County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 96.29 1st 35 97.1%
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Rank History for White students at Cherokee County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 37.37 134th 230 41.7%
2018 60.82 99th 300 67.0%
2019 49.89 143rd 313 54.3%
2021 47.11 148th 319 53.6%
2022 39.09 180th 326 44.8%
2023 42.30 158th 317 50.2%
2024 40.40 179th 325 44.9%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cherokee County High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 458 458
1989 441 79 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 522
1990 442 75 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 518
1991 457 76 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 534
1992 446 70 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 518
1993 422 61 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1994 396 70 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1995 402 70 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 475
1996 402 70 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 475
1997 398 74 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 476
1998 402 72 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 478
1999 391 74 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 469
2000 365 60 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 431
2001 355 47 1 3 0 n/a n/a 1 407
2002 357 54 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 416
2003 357 54 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 416
2004 388 62 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 454
2005 393 61 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 461
2006 382 50 1 3 3 n/a n/a 0 439
2007 391 43 2 2 5 n/a n/a 0 443
2008 399 42 1 3 4 n/a n/a 0 449
2009 390 46 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 442
2010 400 44 2 4 5 n/a n/a 0 455
2011 341 46 6 4 28 0 1 0 426
2012 356 50 4 6 19 0 2 0 437
2013 358 53 3 6 26 0 2 0 448
2014 362 54 3 4 30 1 4 0 458
2015 367 40 2 5 41 0 3 0 458
2016 381 39 3 2 41 0 4 0 470
2017 382 51 3 7 48 0 5 0 496
2018 364 45 3 9 45 0 4 0 470
2019 375 43 1 9 44 0 4 0 476
2020 355 38 0 12 49 0 5 0 459
2021 374 34 0 17 36 0 4 0 465
2022 381 32 0 16 20 0 5 0 454
2023 390 31 1 22 9 1 11 0 465

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cherokee County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 458 24.0 19.0 0
1989 522 25.0 20.8 n/a
1990 518 26.0 19.9 0
1991 534 26.0 20.5 n/a
1992 518 26.0 19.9 n/a
1993 486 25.0 19.4 n/a
1994 468 23.9 19.6 n/a
1995 475 22.7 20.9 n/a
1996 475 22.7 20.9 n/a
1997 476 22.7 21.0 18.5
1998 478 24.2 19.8 18.2
1999 469 25.0 18.8 23.9
2000 431 25.0 17.2 24.4
2001 407 22.0 18.5 24.6
2002 416 19.3 21.6 31.7
2003 416 19.3 21.6 31.7
2004 454 23.3 19.5 36.8
2005 461 24.0 19.2 38
2006 439 24.0 18.3 41.2
2007 443 23.7 18.7 43.3
2008 449 26.8 16.8 43.7
2009 442 28.5 15.3 44.8
2010 455 29.7 15.2 48.1
2011 426 31.1 13.6 49.5
2012 437 27.0 16.1 49.4
2013 448 32.2 13.8 58
2014 458 28.3 16.1 60.3
2015 458 27.0 16.9 54.8
2016 470 27.0 17.4 56.2
2017 496 28.0 17.6 58.3
2018 470 27.3 17.2 57.9
2019 476 27.4 17.3 57.8
2020 459 27.3 16.7 56.4
2021 465 26.5 17.5 49.5
2022 454 22.8 19.8 47.8
2023 465 24.8 18.7 63.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cherokee County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 458 24.0 19.0 0
1989 522 25.0 20.8 n/a
1990 518 26.0 19.9 0
1991 534 26.0 20.5 n/a
1992 518 26.0 19.9 n/a
1993 486 25.0 19.4 n/a
1994 468 23.9 19.6 n/a
1995 475 22.7 20.9 n/a
1996 475 22.7 20.9 n/a
1997 476 22.7 21.0 18.5
1998 478 24.2 19.8 18.2
1999 469 25.0 18.8 23.9
2000 431 25.0 17.2 24.4
2001 407 22.0 18.5 24.6
2002 416 19.3 21.6 31.7
2003 416 19.3 21.6 31.7
2004 454 23.3 19.5 36.8
2005 461 24.0 19.2 38
2006 439 24.0 18.3 41.2
2007 443 23.7 18.7 43.3
2008 449 26.8 16.8 43.7
2009 442 28.5 15.3 44.8
2010 455 29.7 15.2 48.1
2011 426 31.1 13.6 49.5
2012 437 27.0 16.1 49.4
2013 448 32.2 13.8 58
2014 458 28.3 16.1 60.3
2015 458 27.0 16.9 54.8
2016 470 27.0 17.4 56.2
2017 496 28.0 17.6 58.3
2018 470 27.3 17.2 57.9
2019 476 27.4 17.3 57.8
2020 459 27.3 16.7 56.4
2021 465 26.5 17.5 49.5
2022 454 22.8 19.8 47.8
2023 465 24.8 18.7 63.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cherokee County High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,372 (12.8%) $9,244 (86.6%) $10,679

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cherokee County High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 101st of 366 High schoolsRanks 143rd of 371 High schools
 10.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Mathematics (Cherokee County High School)4929
 20%
   End of Course Mathematics (Cherokee County)3927.1
 11.9%
   End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)42.523.6
 19%
End of Course Science (Cherokee County High School)47.129
 18.1%
   End of Course Science (Cherokee County)36.127.2
 9%
   End of Course Science (Alabama)42.631.7
 10.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students476465
 2.3%
African American4331
 27.9%
American Indian449
 79.5%
Asian11
Hispanic922
 144.4%
Pacific Islander01
White375390
 4%
Two or More Races411
 175%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.8%63.4%
 5.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cherokee County High School

Cherokee County High School ranks 138th of 378 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Cherokee County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Centre Elementary School
Middle : Centre Middle School

Students at Cherokee County High School are 84% White, 7% African American, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 465 students attended Cherokee County High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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