Cherokee Extension School serves 102 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 102 students
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Cherokee Extension School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
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Cherokee Extension School's student population of 102 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
102 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
1 teacher
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
The diversity score of Cherokee Extension School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
14%
21%
Black
3%
25%
White
67%
43%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-notes">School Notes- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend Cherokee Extension School?
102 students attend Cherokee Extension School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Cherokee Extension School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Cherokee Extension School offer ?
Cherokee Extension School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cherokee Extension School part of?
Cherokee Extension School is part of Swain County Schools.
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