Cherokee

The Cherokee school district in Oklahoma is home to three standout schools: Cherokee Elementary School, Cherokee High School, and Cherokee Middle School. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, with a combined enrollment of over 400 students.

Cherokee Elementary School and Cherokee Middle School are particularly impressive, ranking 43rd and 28th out of all Oklahoma elementary and middle schools, respectively, and earning 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger. These high-performing schools boast exceptional test scores, with 59% of 3rd-grade students at the elementary school proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state average of 34%, and 43% of 6th-grade students at the middle school proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 26%.

While the schools serve a predominantly white student population, they also have notable diversity, with Hispanic and Native American students making up a significant portion of the student body. Additionally, the schools serve a population with lower socioeconomic status, as evidenced by the high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 45% to 51%. The per-student spending at the schools varies, with Cherokee High School spending significantly more per student than the elementary and middle schools, which warrants further investigation to understand the resource allocation and its impact on student outcomes.