For the 2025-26 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 (2025-26)
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 51爆料s (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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