Cherokee County School District
- 221 WEST MAIN ST
- CANTON, GA 30114
- (770) 479-1871
34 School Reviews
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 74.4% | 65.4% |
| Dropout Rate | 5.2% | 4.3% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $9,305 | $9,692 |
| Students Per Teacher | 14.3 | 13.9 |
| Number of Schools | 41 | - |
| Number of Students | 37,275 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 2,604 | - |
District Test Scores
CRCT - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 1 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.0% | 86.1% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.8% | 85.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.4% | 92.4% | |
Grade 2 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.5% | 85.5% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.2% | 86.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.8% | 91.0% | |
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.9% | 87.6% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.5% | 79.7% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.8% | 90.4% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.1% | 80.4% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.7% | 79.1% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.2% | 87.7% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.0% | 77.1% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.8% | 89.2% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.2% | 79.3% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.3% | 73.6% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.1% | 91.8% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.7% | 81.8% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.7% | 89.6% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.3% | 77.4% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.2% | 71.4% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.4% | 91.7% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.3% | 75.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.8% | 91.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.5% | 70.0% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.9% | 64.4% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.6% | 91.5% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.7% | 85.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.7% | 89.4% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.6% | 79.6% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.3% | 71.1% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.0% | 92.1% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.4% | 74.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 97.6% | 94.7% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.3% | 65.3% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.7% | 69.7% | |
GHSGT - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2009 | 96.8% | 90.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2009 | 98.2% | 93.5% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2009 | 97.2% | 87.9% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2009 | 97.1% | 87.2% | |
Source: GA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 37,275 | 14.3 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 497 |
| Kindergarten Students | 3,183 |
| 1st Grade Students | 3,153 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 3,143 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 3,112 |
| 4th Grade Students | 3,190 |
| 5th Grade Students | 3,043 |
| 6th Grade Students | 2,890 |
| 7th Grade Students | 2,886 |
| 8th Grade Students | 2,864 |
| 9th Grade Students | 3,432 |
| 10th Grade Students | 2,761 |
| 11th Grade Students | 2,211 |
| 12th Grade Students | 2,068 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 143 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 637 |
| Hispanic | 4,901 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 2,636 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 29,020 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 19,772 |
| Female | 18,643 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 2,604 | 14.3 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 41 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 186 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 1,380 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 998 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 424 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 47 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 82 |
| Elementary | 42 |
| Secondary | 40 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 39 |
| Library Support Staff | 34 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 1,673 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 30 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 56 |
| School Administrators | 110 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 193 |
| Student Support Services | 171 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 1,114 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $406,706,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $219,441,000 | 54.0% |
| Property Tax | $145,549,000 | 35.8% |
| General Sales Tax | $30,738,000 | 7.6% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $382,000 | 0.09% |
| School Lunch | $7,346,000 | 1.8% |
| District Activity Receipts | $11,968,000 | 2.9% |
| Sale of Property | $436,000 | 0.1% |
| Interest Earnings | $7,771,000 | 1.9% |
| Private Contributions | $16,000 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous | $15,235,000 | 3.7% |
| Total State Revenues | $172,489,000 | 42.4% |
| General Formula Assistance | $149,389,000 | 36.7% |
| School Lunch Programs | $749,000 | 0.2% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $12,161,000 | 3.0% |
| Other Programs | $3,887,000 | 1.0% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $6,303,000 | 1.5% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $14,776,000 | 3.6% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $4,535,000 | 1.1% |
| Through State - Other | $9,549,000 | 2.3% |
| Non-Specified | $692,000 | 0.2% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $338,282,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $238,739,000 | 70.6% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $86,614,000 | 25.6% |
| Student Support | $12,234,000 | 3.0% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $13,046,000 | 3.2% |
| General Administration Support | $2,076,000 | 0.5% |
| School Administration Support | $18,217,000 | 4.5% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $22,035,000 | 5.4% |
| Student Transportation Support | $13,257,000 | 3.3% |
| Other Support Services | $5,749,000 | 1.4% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $12,929,000 | 3.8% |
| Food Services | $12,929,000 | 3.2% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 74.4% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 1,889 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 48 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 512 | 5.2% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Cherokee County School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 41
- Students: 37,275
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 2,604
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| ARNOLD MILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
710 Arnold Mill Rd
Woodstock, GA Public | PK-6 | 1,046 | 16.7 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| AVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
6391 East Cherokee Dr
Canton, GA Public | PK-5 | 1,164 | 16.7 |  Review This School |
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| BALL GROUND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
480 Old Canton Rd
Ball Ground, GA Public | PK-5 | 440 | 15.1 | Review This School |
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| BASCOMB ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1335 Wyngate Parkway
Woodstock, GA Public | PK-4 | 1,144 | 17.0 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| BOOTH MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
6550 Putnam Ford Dr
Woodstock, GA Public | 7-8 | 1,170 | 14.3 | Review This School |
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| BOSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
105 Othello Dr
Woodstock, GA Public | PK-4 | 862 | 14.0 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| BUFFINGTON EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
4568 Cumming Hwy
Canton, GA Public | Unknown | - | - | Review This School |
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| CANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
712 Marietta Hwy
Canton, GA Public | PK-6 | 889 | 13.0 | Review This School |
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| CARMEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2275 Bascomb Carmel Rd
Woodstock, GA Public | PK-5 | 1,282 | 16.4 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CHAPMAN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | ||||
6500 Putnam Ford Dr
Woodstock, GA Public | 5-6 | 1,205 | 16.8 |  4 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| CHEROKEE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
930 Marietta Hwy
Canton, GA Public | 9-12 | 2,103 | 15.8 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| CLAYTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
221 Upper Burris Rd
Canton, GA Public | PK-6 | 427 | 15.3 | Review This School |
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| CREEKLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1555 Owens Store Rd
Canton, GA Public | 6-8 | 1,285 | 14.1 | 4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CREEKVIEW HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1550 Owens Store Rd
Canton, GA Public | 9-12 | 1,652 | 16.5 | Review This School |
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| CROSSROADS ALTERNATIVE MIDDLE / HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
3921 Holly Springs Parkway
Canton, GA Public | Unknown | - | - | 5 out of 5 5 Reviews |
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| ETOWAH HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
 6565 Putnam Ford Dr
Woodstock, GA Public | 9-12 | 2,166 | 18.3 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| FREEDOM MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
10550 Bells Ferry Rd
Canton, GA Public | 6-8 | 1,012 | 13.7 | Review This School |
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| FREE HOME ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
12525 Cumming Hwy
Canton, GA Public | PK-5 | 308 | 13.6 | Review This School |
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| HICKORY FLAT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2755 East Cherokee Dr
Canton, GA Public | PK-6 | 1,017 | 16.3 |  2 out of 5 1 Review |
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| HOLLY SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1965 Hickory Rd
Canton, GA Public | PK-6 | 1,258 | 17.1 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| J. KNOX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
151 River Bend Way
Canton, GA Public | PK-6 | 815 | 16.8 | Review This School |
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| JOHNSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2031 East Cherokee Dr
Woodstock, GA Public | PK-6 | 1,008 | 16.6 | 4 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| LIBERTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
10500 Bells Ferry Rd
Canton, GA Public | PK-5 | 1,426 | 17.8 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| LITTLE RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3170 Trickum Rd
Woodstock, GA Public | PK-6 | 1,206 | 16.4 | Review This School |
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| MACEDONIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
10370 East Cherokee Dr
Canton, GA Public | PK-5 | 821 | 17.0 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MILL CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
442 Arnold Mill Rd
Woodstock, GA Public | 7-9 | 1,025 | 13.4 | Review This School |
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| MOUNTAIN ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
615 Mountain Rd
Woodstock, GA Public | PK-6 | 564 | 14.7 | Review This School |
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| NORTH STAR GNETS SCHOOL | ||||
8 Glenwood St
Canton, GA Public | Unknown | - | - | Review This School |
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| OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
6118 Woodstock Rd
Acworth, GA Public | PK-4 | 813 | 15.1 | Review This School |
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| POLARIS EVENING SCHOOL | ||||
2010 Towne Lake Hills South Dr
Woodstock, GA Public | 9-12 | 263 | 27.7 | Review This School |
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| R. M. MOORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1375 Puckett Rd
Waleska, GA Public | PK-6 | 586 | 14.0 | Review This School |
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| RALPH BUNCHE CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
400 Belletta Dr
Canton, GA Public | Unknown | - | - | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| RALPH BUNCHE CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
400 Belletta Dr
Canton, GA Public | Unknown | - | - | Review This School |
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| RUSK MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
4695 Hickory Rd
Canton, GA Public | 7-8 | 925 | 12.7 | Review This School |
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| SEQUOYAH HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
4485 Hickory Rd
Canton, GA Public | 9-12 | 1,801 | 16.7 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SIXES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
20 Ridge Rd
Canton, GA Public | PK-5 | 1,078 | 17.0 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| TEASLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
8871 Knox Bridge Hwy
Canton, GA Public | 7-8 | 754 | 11.4 |  3 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| WILLIAM G. HASTY, SR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
205 Brown Industrial Parkway
Canton, GA Public | PK-6 | 694 | 12.3 | Review This School |
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| WOODSTOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
230 Rope Mill Rd
Woodstock, GA Public | PK-5 | 1,026 | 14.8 | Review This School |
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| WOODSTOCK HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
2010 Towne Lake Hills South Dr
Woodstock, GA Public | 9-12 | 2,172 | 16.5 | 4 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| WOODSTOCK MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
2000 Towne Lake Hills South Dr
Woodstock, GA Public | 6-8 | 1,026 | 13.4 | 5 out of 5 6 Reviews |
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