For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 611 students in Cherokee County, GA.
The top ranked public charter school in Cherokee County, GA is Cherokee Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cherokee County, GA public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Georgia public charter school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Cherokee County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Cherokee County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cherokee Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2126 Sixes Rd
Canton, GA 30114
(678) 385-7322
Canton, GA 30114
(678) 385-7322
Gr: K-8 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Cherokee County Public Schools (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 charter schools in Cherokee County, GA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Cherokee County, GA include Cherokee Charter Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Cherokee County?
1 public charter schools are located in Cherokee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cherokee County?
Cherokee County public charter schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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