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Best Public Schools in Cherokee County (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Cherokee County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 38 public schools serving 43,417 students in Cherokee County, GA (there are 23 private schools, serving 3,231 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Cherokee County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Cherokee County, GA are Bascomb Elementary School, Hickory Flat Elementary School and Sixes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cherokee County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Cherokee County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Cherokee County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bascomb Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1335 Wyngate Pkwy
Woodstock, GA 30189
(770) 721-6630
Gr: PK-5 | 911 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Hickory Flat Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2755 E Cherokee Dr
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 704-1444
Gr: PK-5 | 890 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Sixes Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
20 Ridge Rd
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 721-5840
Gr: PK-5 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Avery Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6391 E Cherokee Dr
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 704-1343
Gr: PK-5 | 1,104 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Macedonia Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10370 E Cherokee Dr
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 704-1372
Gr: PK-5 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Arnold Mill Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
710 Arnold Mill Rd
Woodstock, GA 30188
(770) 721-6470
Gr: PK-5 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
Mountain Road Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
615 Mountain Rd
Woodstock, GA 30188
(770) 721-8520
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #88.
Indian Knoll Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3635 Univeter Rd
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 721-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #99.
Little River Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3170 Trickum Rd
Woodstock, GA 30188
(770) 721-5940
Gr: PK-5 | 1,232 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1010.
Creekview High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1550 Owens Store Rd
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 704-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,039 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1111.
Etowah High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6565 Putnam Ford Dr
Woodstock, GA 30189
(770) 721-3120
Gr: 9-12 | 2,393 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1212.
Woodstock High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2010 Towne Lake Hills South Dr
Woodstock, GA 30189
(770) 721-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,006 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1313.
Carmel Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2275 Bascomb Carmel Rd
Woodstock, GA 30189
(770) 704-1184
Gr: PK-5 | 912 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1414.
River Ridge High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
400 Arnold Mill Rd
Woodstock, GA 30188
(770) 721-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,902 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1515.
Free Home Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12525 Cumming Hwy
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 721-5960
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1616.
Dean Rusk Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2761 E Cherokee Dr
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 704-1135
Gr: 6-8 | 1,543 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1717.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10500 Bells Ferry Rd
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 704-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 977 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1818.
Creekland Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1555 Owens Store Rd
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 704-4460
Gr: 6-8 | 1,503 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1919.
Sequoyah High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4485 Hickory Rd
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 721-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,021 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2020.
Freedom Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10550 Bells Ferry Rd
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 704-1100
Gr: 6-8 | 929 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2121.
Woodstock Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
230 Rope Mill Rd
Woodstock, GA 30188
(770) 704-1320
Gr: PK-5 | 1,187 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2222.
Boston Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
105 Othello Dr
Woodstock, GA 30189
(770) 704-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2323.
Johnston Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2031 E Cherokee Dr
Woodstock, GA 30188
(770) 721-8461
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2424.
J. Knox Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
151 River Bend Way
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 704-1265
Gr: PK-5 | 909 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2525.
Clayton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
221 Upper Burris Rd
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 721-5860
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2626.
Mill Creek Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
442 Arnold Mill Rd
Woodstock, GA 30188
(770) 721-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,476 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2727.
Ball Ground Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
321 Valley St
Ball Ground, GA 30107
(770) 721-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2828.
Pitner Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4575 Wade Green Rd Nw
Acworth, GA 30102
(678) 594-8320
Gr: PK-5 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2929.
Clark Creek Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3219 Hunt Rd
Acworth, GA 30102
(770) 721-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 1,108 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #3030.
Holly Springs Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1965 Hickory Rd
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 704-1420
Gr: PK-5 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #3131.
Woodstock Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2000 Towne Lake Hills South Dr
Woodstock, GA 30189
(770) 721-3060
Gr: 6-8 | 1,075 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #3232.
E. T. Booth Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6550 Putnam Ford Dr
Woodstock, GA 30189
(770) 721-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,675 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #3333.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6118 Woodstock Rd
Acworth, GA 30102
(770) 721-8550
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #3434.
Cherokee High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
930 Marietta Hwy
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 721-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 3,012 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #3535.
Igrad Virtual Academy School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8871 Knox Bridge Hwy
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 721-6680
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Cherokee County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Cherokee County, GA include Bascomb Elementary School, Hickory Flat Elementary School and Sixes Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cherokee County?
39 public schools are located in Cherokee County.
What percentage of students in Cherokee County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Cherokee County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cherokee County?
Cherokee County public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Cherokee County are often viewed compared to one another?

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