At a glance
Reported students
1,202
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
73.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia high enrollment
57th percentile
Compared with 479 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
768.5
Cherokee Bluff High School: 1,202 reported students.
State peer staffing position
61st percentile
16.3:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,057
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17:1
What the reported data says about Cherokee Bluff High School
Cherokee Bluff High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Flowery Branch. It is one of 35 current school records connected to Hall County. NCES reports 1,202 students for 2024–25.
Among 479 high schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 1,075 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 57th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.3:1, close to the Georgia median of 15.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (62.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.9%). English learners represent 6.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 21 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Cherokee Bluff High School
- 1How do the reported 16.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 73.8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 31.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.25
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White62.5%
- Hispanic25.9%
- Black6.3%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
21 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hall County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
North Hall High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,164 reported students
Chestatee High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,245 reported students
West Hall High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,274 reported students
East Hall High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,287 reported students
Flowery Branch High
High · Grades 09–12
1,304 reported students
Johnson High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,318 reported students
Public schools near Cherokee Bluff High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flowery Branch High High · Hall County | 09–12 | 1,304 | 2.6 mi |
| West Hall High School High · Hall County | 09–12 | 1,274 | 4.9 mi |
| Mill Creek High School High · Gwinnett County | 09–12 | 2,782 | 4.9 mi |
| Seckinger High School High · Gwinnett County | 09–12 | 2,318 | 5.1 mi |
| Johnson High School High · Hall County | 09–12 | 1,318 | 5.5 mi |
| Lanier College and Career Academy High · Hall County | 09–12 | 169 | 6.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cherokee Bluff High School
What grades does Cherokee Bluff High School serve?
Cherokee Bluff High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Hall County.
How many students attend Cherokee Bluff High School?
Cherokee Bluff High School reported 1,202 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 57th percentile among 479 Georgia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,057 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cherokee Bluff High School?
The calculated ratio is 16.3:1, based on 1,202 students and 73.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Georgia median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Cherokee Bluff High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cherokee Bluff High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hall County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Cherokee Bluff High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
31.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Cherokee Bluff High School in?
Cherokee Bluff High School is part of Hall County, based in Gainesville, GA, which operates 35 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cherokee Bluff High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Flowery Branch High (2.6 mi), West Hall High School (4.9 mi), Mill Creek High School (4.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.