Top Rankings
Cherokee School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 379 students in Cherokee School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Cherokee School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 27% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,793 Schools
# Students
379 Students
720,846 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
43,551 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cherokee School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 532 school districts in Oklahoma (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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#57 out of 537 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥90%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.73
% American Indian
1%
11%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
12%
20%
% Black
1%
8%
% White
79%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,668 is higher than the state median of $10,986. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,047 is higher than the state median of $10,960. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,668
$10,986
Spending / Student
$18,047
$10,960
Best Cherokee School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 S Nebraska
Cherokee, OK 73728
(580) 596-3277
Cherokee, OK 73728
(580) 596-3277
Gr: PK-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Cherokee Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
412 E 5th Street
Cherokee, OK 73728
(580) 596-3391
Cherokee, OK 73728
(580) 596-3391
Gr: 6-8 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Cherokee High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
412 E 5th Street
Cherokee, OK 73728
(580) 596-3391
Cherokee, OK 73728
(580) 596-3391
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cherokee School District?
Cherokee School District manages 3 public schools serving 379 students.
What is the rank of Cherokee School District?
Cherokee School District is ranked #59 out of 532 school districts in Oklahoma (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cherokee School District?
79% of Cherokee School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 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 12:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 17:1.
What is Cherokee School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,047 is higher than the state median of $10,960. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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