- Enrollment
- 2,393
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Canton, GA
Cherokee High School
Federal NCES profile for Cherokee High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130111000432
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cherokee High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 32.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Cherokee High School has class sizes larger than 73% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cherokee High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Canton, GA.
School address
District: Cherokee County · Georgia
NCES ID 130111000432 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+74 students YoY
Cherokee High School held near 3,011 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+74 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 192.9 → 199.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+74 students YoY 130111000432 · Canton, GA High · LARGE · TRAD
3,012 enr · 15.7:1 · 32.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Etowah High School (2,393 students)
Cherokee High School held near 3,011 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+74 headcount). Teacher FTE added 192.9 → 199.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Cherokee High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cherokee High School
3,012 students
- Etowah High Sc
Etowah High School
2,393 students
- Creekview High
Creekview High School
2,039 students
- Sequoyah High
Sequoyah High School
2,021 students
- Woodstock High
Woodstock High School
2,006 students
- River Ridge Hi
River Ridge High School
1,902 students
What this shows Cherokee High School reports 3,012 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cherokee High School compares
Cherokee 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.1% | ▼ 47% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,012 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
3,012
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Georgia - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.3%
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
$13,292
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 430 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
308
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 35 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 52.3%
Hispanic or Latino 34.0%
African American 8.2%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Cherokee High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cherokee County reports $13,292 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cherokee High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etowah High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Creekview High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodstock High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| River Ridge High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cherokee High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,039
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,021
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,902
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Canton
2 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 (~3,012 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cherokee High School
How many students attend Cherokee High School?
Cherokee High School has 3,012 students enrolled. It is a high school in Canton, GA. CCD year-over-year: 2,937 (2022-23) → 3,011 (2023-24), nearly flat (+74).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherokee High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherokee High School is 15.7:1, which is 9% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cherokee High School?
32.1% of students at Cherokee High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cherokee High School?
The largest demographic group at Cherokee High School is White at 52.3% of enrollment, in Canton, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cherokee High School?
Cherokee High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 High School rank among high schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Cherokee High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Canton, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Canton on the city page.
What other schools are in Cherokee County?
Besides Cherokee High School, Cherokee County also operates Etowah High School (2,393 students), Creekview High School (2,039 students), and Sequoyah High School (2,021 students). See the Cherokee County district page for the complete list.