Cherokee County School District

The Cherokee County School District is located in Canton, GA and includes 40 schools that serve 37,275 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Cherokee County School District spends $9,305 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 71% on instruction, 26% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Cherokee County School District has 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the GA state average being 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Cherokee County School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 5% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Cherokee County School District, 11% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Cherokee County School District serves 3% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.