Enrollment
3,012
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130111000432
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 50/100 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
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
192.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cherokee High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cherokee High School
Cherokee High School is a large high school in Canton, Georgia, enrolling 3,012 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,012 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 56 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #30.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 60/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 24 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 430 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 35 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Canton's high schools, it stands alongside Creekview High School (2,039 students): Cherokee High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.7:1 vs 16.2:1).
Cherokee County also operates Etowah High School (2,393 students) and Creekview High School (2,039 students) alongside Cherokee 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 High School compares
Cherokee 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,141
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cherokee County, which includes Cherokee High School.
$12,141
Per student
-12%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.1%
State 38.7%
Federal 10.3%
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 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
- 2,393
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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.
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 (~3,012 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 50/100 (higher 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 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.
Is Cherokee High School a good school?
Cherokee High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia. 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 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.
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