- Enrollment
- 1,318
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130261004327
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 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 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Georgia schools.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in Flowery Branch · Resource Index
- 33
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+56 students YoY
Cherokee Bluff High School held near 1,207 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+56 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 67.8 → 71.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+56 students YoY 130261004327 · Flowery Branch, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,202 enr · 17.9:1 · 16.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Johnson High School (1,318 students)
Cherokee Bluff High School held near 1,207 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+56 headcount). Teacher FTE added 67.8 → 71.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Cherokee Bluff High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Johnson High S
Johnson High School
1,318 students
- Flowery Branch
Flowery Branch High
1,304 students
- East Hall High
East Hall High School
1,287 students
- West Hall High
West Hall High School
1,274 students
- Chestatee High
Chestatee High School
1,245 students
- This school
Cherokee Bluff High School
1,202 students
What this shows Cherokee Bluff High School reports 1,202 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cherokee Bluff High School compares
Cherokee Bluff High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,074
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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.
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
District finance for Hall County reports $13,074 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,304
- 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.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,202 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,151 (2022-23) → 1,207 (2023-24), nearly flat (+56).
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 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.