High Schools in Cherokee County

The high schools in Cherokee County, Georgia, offer a strong educational system, with several standout institutions consistently ranking among the top in the state. The 7 high schools in the county serve students in grades 9-12 and include Cherokee High School, Etowah High School, Creekview High School, Sequoyah High School, Woodstock High School, River Ridge High School, and iGrad Virtual Academy School.

Among the standout schools, Creekview High School and River Ridge High School consistently rank among the top high schools in Georgia, with impressive four-year graduation rates of 95.7% and 94.5%, respectively. These schools also excel in test scores, outperforming the county and state averages across multiple subjects. Sequoyah High School also stands out, maintaining a 95% four-year graduation rate and strong test scores.

The high schools in Cherokee County generally have strong four-year graduation rates, ranging from 85.8% to 95.7%, and perform well on the Milestones Assessments, with several schools exceeding the county and state averages in subjects like American Literature, Algebra I, Biology, and US History. However, there is some variation in test scores, and the iGrad Virtual Academy School lags behind the other high schools on several metrics, suggesting potential challenges in delivering effective virtual education.