Cherokee County

Cherokee County is a suburban school district in Georgia serving 41,274 students across 37 schools, including 23 elementary, 7 middle, and 6 high schools. The district experienced a 1.8% enrollment decline from the prior year, suggesting demographic shifts or migration patterns typical of some suburban areas. With 2,974 teachers and a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1, the district maintains staffing levels above the national average.

Academic performance metrics exceed state averages across measured indicators. Math proficiency stands at 54.4% compared to Georgia's 38.7%, while reading proficiency reaches 50.7% versus the state average of 36.7%. The graduation rate of 93.5% surpasses the state average of 90.9%, with a dropout rate of 1.2%. Chronic absenteeism is present at 12.5%, indicating potential engagement challenges for a portion of the student population.

The district's student demographics reflect suburban diversity: 59.6% White, 23.4% Hispanic, 8.1% Black, and 2.9% Asian. Approximately 37.0% of students are economically disadvantaged, 12.0% are English learners, and 13.1% receive special education services.

Financially, Cherokee County operates with per-pupil spending of $12,580.73, slightly below the state average of $13,122. The $557.7M total budget relies heavily on local revenue at 51.8%, with 40.8% from state sources and 7.5% from federal funding, reflecting typical suburban funding patterns with strong local tax bases.