Cherokee County has 36 schools and 42,413 learners. The district’s minority enrollment is 30%. Also, 29.4% of learners are economically disadvantaged.

Learners at Cherokee County: The learner body at the schools served by Cherokee County is 67% White, 7.5% Black, 19.1% Asian, 4.2% Hispanic/Latino, 0.1% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 67% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. Also, 0.1% of learners are two or more races, and 0% have not specified their race or ethnicity. Also, 48% of learners are female, and 52% of learners are male. At schools in Cherokee County, 29.4% of learners are able to partake in the federal free and reduced price meal program and 7.8% of learners are English language learners.

Educators at Cherokee County: Within Cherokee County, 100.0% of educators are certified, and 96.0% have three or more years of experience. The learner-to-teacher ratio is higher than the state average, at 15:1. The district has 55 full-time counselors on staff.

Test Scores at Cherokee County: In Cherokee County, 50% of elementary learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 60% tested at or above that level for math. Also, 54% of middle school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 55% tested at or above that level for math. And 66% of high school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 52% tested at or above that level for math.

Finances at Cherokee County: Cherokee County spends $10,645 per learner annually. It has a yearly revenue of $459,329,000. The school district spends $6,326.2 million on instruction, $2,768.2 million on support services and $390.7 million on other expenses.