Enrollment
1,202
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Flowery Branch, GA
Cherokee Bluff High School
Federal NCES profile for Cherokee Bluff High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130261004327
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cherokee Bluff High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Georgia schools.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in Flowery Branch · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 16.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Cherokee Bluff High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cherokee Bluff High School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Flowery Branch, GA.
School address
District: Hall County · Georgia
NCES ID 130261004327 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
67.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cherokee Bluff High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cherokee Bluff High School
Cherokee Bluff High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Flowery Branch, Georgia, enrolling 1,202 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.9:1 is larger than about 90% of Georgia schools and 24% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.8% free-meal eligibility runs 72% below the Georgia average.
Enrollment of 1,202 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 235 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #223, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 54/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 601 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Flowery Branch's high schools, it stands alongside Flowery Branch High (1,304 students): Cherokee Bluff High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.9:1 vs 15.9:1).
Hall County also operates Johnson High School (1,318 students) and Flowery Branch High (1,304 students) alongside Cherokee Bluff High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cherokee Bluff High School compares
Cherokee Bluff High School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.8% | ▼ 72% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,202 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,202
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 90% in Georgia - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,147
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 601 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 62.5%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
African American 6.3%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 62.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Cherokee Bluff High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hall County, which includes Cherokee Bluff High School.
$12,147
Per student
-12%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.4%
State 42.9%
Federal 14.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Cherokee Bluff High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Flowery Branch High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Hall High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Hall High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chestatee High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cherokee Bluff High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,318
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,287
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,274
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar high schools in Flowery Branch
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,202 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Cherokee Bluff High School
How many students attend Cherokee Bluff High School?
Cherokee Bluff High School has 1,202 students enrolled. It is a high school in Flowery Branch, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherokee Bluff High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherokee Bluff High School is 17.9:1, which is 24% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cherokee Bluff High School?
16.8% of students at Cherokee Bluff High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cherokee Bluff High School?
The largest demographic group at Cherokee Bluff High School is White at 62.5% of enrollment, in Flowery Branch, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cherokee Bluff High School?
Cherokee Bluff High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cherokee Bluff High School rank among public schools in Flowery Branch?
By Resource Investment Index, Cherokee Bluff High School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Flowery Branch, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Flowery Branch on the city page.
Is Cherokee Bluff High School a good school?
Cherokee Bluff High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hall County?
Besides Cherokee Bluff High School, Hall County also operates Johnson High School (1,318 students), Flowery Branch High (1,304 students), and East Hall High School (1,287 students). See the Hall County district page for the complete list.
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