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Colbert County High School vs. Cherokee High School

Should you attend Colbert County High School or Cherokee High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Colbert County High School
2200 High School St
Leighton, AL 35646
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Cherokee High School
850 High School Dr
Cherokee, AL 35616
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Colbert County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Cherokee High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)
Overview
Colbert County High School ranked #1004 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from #705 in 2010 and remaining in the bottom 50% overall in recent years.
Math proficiency was 7% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, with a declining trend from 84% in 2013; reading proficiency was 35%, lower than the state average of 47%.
The school served 473 students in grades 7–12 with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 in 2023, showing a stable enrollment near 450 students over recent years with minority enrollment at 39%.
Graduation rate ranged from 70–74% in 2023, consistently below the Alabama state average of about 88% and below the district average.
Free or reduced price lunch eligibility was about 43% in 2023, reflecting moderate socioeconomic need among the student body at this Alabama public school.
Cherokee High School, a Berkeley Heights public high school in Alabama serving grades 7–12, ranked #953 in the state in 2023, showing a decline from a peak ranking of #620 in 2010.
Math proficiency was 6–9%, lower than the state average of approximately 30%; reading proficiency ranged 35–39%, lower than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency was 20–24%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined from 282 students in 2015 to 210 in 2023, and minority enrollment was 18% in 2023; approximately 40% of students qualified for free lunch, indicating socioeconomic shifts.
The school served 210 students with a student–teacher ratio of 11:1, significantly lower than nearby district schools, reflecting strong student attention in this Union County NJ high school.
maintained a graduation rate around 90%, meeting or exceeding the state average of 88%, despite challenges in overall test performance.
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Total Students
473 students
210 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Colbert County High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cherokee High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Colbert County High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cherokee High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
20 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Colbert County High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cherokee High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Colbert County High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Colbert County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cherokee High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Colbert County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1004 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#953 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Colbert County High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cherokee High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
7%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Colbert County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Colbert County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cherokee High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Colbert County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Colbert County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Colbert County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cherokee High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Colbert County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Colbert County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Colbert County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cherokee High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Colbert County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
≥90%
(Top 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Colbert County High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Colbert County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Cherokee High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Colbert County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Colbert County High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cherokee High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
84
35
Grade 8 Students
79
29
Grade 9 Students
75
41
Grade 10 Students
79
32
Grade 11 Students
78
37
Grade 12 Students
78
36

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Colbert County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Colbert County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Cherokee High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Colbert County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Colbert County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Colbert County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cherokee High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Colbert County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Colbert County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Colbert County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cherokee High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Colbert County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
28%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Colbert County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Colbert County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cherokee High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Colbert County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
61%
82%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Colbert County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Colbert County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cherokee High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Colbert County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Colbert County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Colbert County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cherokee High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Colbert County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.55
0.32
This chart showcases the diversity score of Colbert County High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Colbert County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cherokee High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Colbert County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
40%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Colbert County High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Colbert County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cherokee High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Colbert County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Colbert County High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Colbert County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cherokee High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Colbert County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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