Cherokee High School
930 Marietta Hwy, Canton, GA 30114. 622 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 57.1% of them enrolled in college within a year.
Given that 46% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 64.1% of graduates to college. Cherokee High School sends 57.1%, 7 points fewer than expected.
The path from Cherokee
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 34.4%Georgia private college 3.4%Out-of-state college 9.2%Georgia technical college 10.1%Career credential, working 2.6%Working, not in college 25.4%Not found in Georgia records 15%Share of the 622 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
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Where they enrolled
Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.
Most common out-of-state choices: The University of Alabama, Auburn University, Liberty University, University of Oregon, University of South Carolina-Columbia. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)
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What those colleges lead to
College Students from here Graduation rate Avg. net price / yr Median earnings, 10 yrs Median debt Kennesaw State University 105 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Chattahoochee Technical College 60 45% $5,227 $41,955 — University of North Georgia 23 38% $14,185 $55,822 $16,495 University of Georgia 20 89% $13,636 $77,246 $15,623 Georgia Southern University 18 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.
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Five and eight years later
Class of 2019, five years after high school
Class of 2016, eight years after high school
Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
College-going over time
Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Ready for college work?
Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Who attends
Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.
Where it is
Nearby high schools: iGrad Virtual Academy School (1.6 mi, 36.7% to college) · Sequoyah High School (5.9 mi, 73.9% to college) · River Ridge High School (8.2 mi, 75.4% to college) · Etowah High School (8.9 mi, 69.1% to college) · Woodstock High School (9.4 mi, 71.9% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Cherokee County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Cherokee | Cherokee County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 57.1% | 68.4% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 82.1% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,061 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 46.9% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Cherokee High School graduates go to college?
- 57.1% of the Class of 2024 at Cherokee High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Cherokee High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Cherokee High School graduates are Kennesaw State University, Chattahoochee Technical College and University of North Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Cherokee High School?
- Cherokee High School has a four-year graduation rate of 82.1%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Cherokee High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 30.1% of Cherokee High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
