There were 128 Black or African American students enrolled in Cherokee County schools in the 2023-24 school year, 11.1% less than the previous year, according to the Alabama Department of Education.
Data showed that Cherokee County welcomed 3,617 students during the 2023-24 school year. Among them, Black or African American students comprised 3.5% of the student body to be the second most represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the seven schools in the county, Centre Elementary School recorded the largest enrollment of Black or African American students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 41 students.
Alabama’s educational system was rated as one of the worst in the U.S., according to a 2023 study from Scholaroo. The state was ranked 46th based on factors such as school quality, student success, and teacher-to-student ratio.
| School Name | Black or African American Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Bluff High School | 30 | 592 | 5.1% |
| Centre Elementary School | 41 | 597 | 6.9% |
| Centre Middle School | 29 | 432 | 6.7% |
| Cherokee County High School | 28 | 457 | 6.1% |
| Gaylesville High School | 0 | 321 | — |
| Sand Rock High School | 0 | 709 | — |
| Spring Garden High School | 0 | 509 | — |
