Cherokee County

The Cherokee County school district in Georgia consists of 37 schools, including 23 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 7 high schools, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district is ranked 28th out of 203 districts in the state and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating a strong overall performance.

Several schools in the district stand out for their exceptional academic achievements. Creekview High School ranks 48th out of 458 Georgia high schools and boasts a 95.7% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the county and state averages. Similarly, River Ridge High School ranks 38th in the state and has a 94.5% graduation rate, along with excellent test scores. At the middle school level, Creekland Middle School ranks 84th out of 588 Georgia middle schools and consistently outperforms the county and state in core subject areas. Additionally, Mountain Road Elementary School stands out as a top-performing elementary school, ranking 172nd out of 1,248 in the state and achieving exceptional test scores.

While the district as a whole performs well, there is a range of academic achievement across the schools. Graduation rates vary from 85.8% to 95.7%, and test scores range from significantly above the county and state averages to below the benchmarks. The district's investment in resources, as measured by spending per student, appears to be a contributing factor to academic success, with higher-spending schools generally achieving better outcomes. Additionally, the student-teacher ratio seems to play a role, with lower-ratio schools tending to have stronger academic performance.