Top Rankings
Cherokee School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 461 students in Cherokee School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
51爆料s in Cherokee School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,339 Schools
# Students
461 Students
477,624 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
33,417 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cherokee School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#218 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
88%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,165 is higher than the state median of $16,276. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,503 is higher than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,165
$16,276
Spending / Student
$17,503
$17,192
Best Cherokee School District 51爆料s (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southeast Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
303 S Humbert
Weir, KS 66781
(620) 396-8211
Weir, KS 66781
(620) 396-8211
Gr: PK-4 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Southeast Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
206 W Magnolia
Cherokee, KS 66724
(620) 457-8315
Cherokee, KS 66724
(620) 457-8315
Gr: 5-8 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Southeast High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
126 W 400 Hwy
Cherokee, KS 66724
(620) 457-8365
Cherokee, KS 66724
(620) 457-8365
Gr: 9-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cherokee School District?
Cherokee School District manages 3 public schools serving 461 students.
What is the rank of Cherokee School District?
Cherokee School District is ranked #217 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cherokee School District?
88% of Cherokee School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cherokee School District?
Cherokee School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Cherokee School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,503 is higher than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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