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Best Cherokee County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,436 students in Cherokee County, AL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cherokee County, AL are Centre Elementary School, Cedar Bluff High School and Centre Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cherokee County, AL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cherokee County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Cherokee County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Centre Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
199 Armory Road
Centre, AL 35960
(256) 927-3302
Gr: PK-4 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Cedar Bluff High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3655 Old Highway 9
Cedar Bluff, AL 35959
(256) 927-1750
Gr: PK-12 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Centre Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1920 East Main Street
Centre, AL 35960
(256) 927-5656
Gr: 5-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Sand Rock High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1950 Sand Rock Avenue
Leesburg, AL 35983
(256) 557-3825
Gr: PK-12 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Gaylesville High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
760 Trojan Way
Gaylesville, AL 35973
(256) 422-3401
Gr: PK-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #66.
Spring Garden High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2430 County Road 29
Spring Garden, AL 36275
(256) 447-7045
Gr: PK-12 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Cherokee County, AL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cherokee County, AL include Centre Elementary School, Cedar Bluff High School and Centre Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cherokee County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Cherokee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cherokee County?
Cherokee County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Cherokee County are often viewed compared to one another?

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