Cherokee County Public Schools
Cherokee County, Alabama
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
8
public schools
Total Enrollment
3,886
students
School Districts
1
district
How to use the Cherokee County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Alabama; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Cherokee County has one district entry in this county file: Cherokee County. Use the table to compare schools, grade spans, and program flags within that district.
School records are spread across 5 listed communities. Centre has the most listed schools, with 4 records.
Other schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 4 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
8
in Cherokee County
Reported Enrollment
3,886
8 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Cherokee County
Cherokee County
8 Public Schools in Cherokee County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 8 of 8 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Rock High School | Listed only | Cherokee County | Sand Rock, 35983Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 773 |
| Centre Elementary School | Listed only | Cherokee County | Centre, 35960Rural: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 647 |
| Cedar Bluff High School | Listed only | Cherokee County | Cedar Bluff, 35959Town: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 607 |
| Spring Garden High School | Listed only | Cherokee County | Spring Garden, 36275Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 561 |
| Cherokee County High School | Listed only | Cherokee County | Centre, 35960Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 465 |
| Centre Middle School | Listed only | Cherokee County | Centre, 35960Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 457 |
| Gaylesville High School | Listed only | Cherokee County | Gaylesville, 35973Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 376 |
| Cherokee County Career Technology Center | Listed only | Cherokee County | Centre, 35960Town: Distant | 7–12 | Alternative | 0 |
Sand Rock High School
Cherokee County
Sand Rock, 35983 / Rural: Distant
Centre Elementary School
Cherokee County
Centre, 35960 / Rural: Fringe
Cedar Bluff High School
Cherokee County
Cedar Bluff, 35959 / Town: Distant
Spring Garden High School
Cherokee County
Spring Garden, 36275 / Rural: Distant
Cherokee County High School
Cherokee County
Centre, 35960 / Town: Distant
Centre Middle School
Cherokee County
Centre, 35960 / Rural: Fringe
Gaylesville High School
Cherokee County
Gaylesville, 35973 / Rural: Distant
Cherokee County Career Technology Center
Cherokee County
Centre, 35960 / Town: Distant
Cherokee County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Cherokee County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Alabama. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Cherokee County public school directory?
The directory lists 8 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Cherokee County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Cherokee County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Cherokee County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Cherokee County?
This county has one district entry in the current school file. Compare individual schools by grade range, enrollment, and program flags, then confirm local assignment rules with the district.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.