For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,436 students in Cherokee County, AL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cherokee County, AL are Centre Elementary School, Cedar Bluff High School and Centre Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cherokee County, AL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cherokee County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cherokee County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Centre Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
199 Armory Road
Centre, AL 35960
(256) 927-3302
Centre, AL 35960
(256) 927-3302
Grades: PK-4
| 663 students
Rank: #22.
Cedar Bluff High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3655 Old Highway 9
Cedar Bluff, AL 35959
(256) 927-1750
Cedar Bluff, AL 35959
(256) 927-1750
Grades: PK-12
| 623 students
Rank: #33.
Centre Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1920 East Main Street
Centre, AL 35960
(256) 927-5656
Centre, AL 35960
(256) 927-5656
Grades: 5-8
| 445 students
Rank: #44.
Sand Rock High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1950 Sand Rock Avenue
Leesburg, AL 35983
(256) 557-3825
Leesburg, AL 35983
(256) 557-3825
Grades: PK-12
| 804 students
Rank: #55.
Gaylesville High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
760 Trojan Way
Gaylesville, AL 35973
(256) 422-3401
Gaylesville, AL 35973
(256) 422-3401
Grades: PK-12
| 361 students
Rank: #66.
Spring Garden High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2430 County Road 29
Spring Garden, AL 36275
(256) 447-7045
Spring Garden, AL 36275
(256) 447-7045
Grades: PK-12
| 540 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Cherokee County, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cherokee County, AL include Centre Elementary School, Cedar Bluff High School and Centre Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cherokee County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Cherokee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cherokee County?
Cherokee County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Cherokee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Cherokee County include: Gaylesville High School vs. Cedar Bluff High School, Centre Elementary School vs. Cedar Bluff High School, Centre Middle School vs. Cedar Bluff High School
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