For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 13,834 students in Cherokee County, GA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Cherokee County, GA are Creekview High School, Etowah High School and Woodstock High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cherokee County, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Cherokee County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Georgia public high schools.
Cherokee County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Creekview High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Cherokee County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Creekview High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1550 Owens Store Rd
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 704-4400
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 704-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,121 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Etowah High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6565 Putnam Ford Dr
Woodstock, GA 30189
(770) 721-3120
Woodstock, GA 30189
(770) 721-3120
Gr: 9-12 | 2,449 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Woodstock High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2010 Towne Lake Hills South Dr
Woodstock, GA 30189
(770) 721-3000
Woodstock, GA 30189
(770) 721-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,002 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
River Ridge High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Arnold Mill Rd
Woodstock, GA 30188
(770) 721-6500
Woodstock, GA 30188
(770) 721-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,956 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Sequoyah High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4485 Hickory Rd
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 721-3200
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 721-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,101 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Cherokee High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
930 Marietta Hwy
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 721-5300
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 721-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 3,011 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
Igrad Virtual Academy School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8871 Knox Bridge Hwy
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 721-6680
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 721-6680
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Cherokee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Buffington Educational Service Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
4568 Cumming Hwy
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 479-1784
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 479-1784
712 Marietta Hwy
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 720-6100
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 720-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
6500 Putnam Ford Dr
Woodstock, GA 30189
(770) 926-6424
Woodstock, GA 30189
(770) 926-6424
Gr: 5-6 | 921 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Crossroads Alternative Middlehigh (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3921 Holly Springs Parkway
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 345-2005
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 345-2005
20 Ridge Road
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 345-3070
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 345-3070
Gr: K-6 | 1,097 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
L.r.tippens Educational Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8 Glenwood St
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 720-3550
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 720-3550
2010 Towne Lake Hills South Dr
Woodstock, GA 30189
(770) 926-1662
Woodstock, GA 30189
(770) 926-1662
Polaris Evening School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2010 Towne Lake Hills South Dr
Woodstock, GA 30189
(770) 926-1662
Woodstock, GA 30189
(770) 926-1662
Gr: 9-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
8 Glenwood Street.
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 479-2645
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 479-2645
Gr: K-5 | 298 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cherokee County, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cherokee County, GA include Creekview High School, Etowah High School and Woodstock High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cherokee County?
7 public high schools are located in Cherokee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cherokee County?
Cherokee County public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Cherokee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cherokee County include: Woodstock High School vs. Etowah High School, Etowah High School vs. Woodstock High School, Creekview High School vs. Sequoyah High School
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