For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,135 students in Cherokee County, OK.
The top-ranked public high schools in Cherokee County, OK are Tahlequah High School, Keys High School and Hulbert Jr-sr High School (Sr). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cherokee County, OK public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Oklahoma public high school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Cherokee County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public high schools.
Cherokee County, OK public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Oklahoma average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Keys High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Oklahoma or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Cherokee County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tahlequah High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
591 Pendleton Street
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4150
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4150
Gr: 9-12 | 1,341 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Keys High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26622 South 520 Road
Park Hill, OK 74451
(918) 458-1835
Park Hill, OK 74451
(918) 458-1835
Gr: 9-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Hulbert Jr-sr High School (Sr)
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
316 Rider Lane
Hulbert, OK 74441
(918) 772-2501
Hulbert, OK 74441
(918) 772-2501
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
17091 S Muskogee Ave
Tahlequah, OK 74465
(918) 453-5400
Tahlequah, OK 74465
(918) 453-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 328:1
Cherokee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
400 W Morgan
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4176
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4176
Gr: 5-6 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
13243 North Lost City Road
Hulbert, OK 74441
(918) 772-2538
Hulbert, OK 74441
(918) 772-2538
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
400 W Morgan
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4140
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4140
Gr: 5-6 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cherokee County, OK?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cherokee County, OK include Tahlequah High School, Keys High School and Hulbert Jr-sr High School (Sr).
How many public high schools are located in Cherokee County?
4 public high schools are located in Cherokee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cherokee County?
Cherokee County public high schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Which public high schools in Cherokee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cherokee County include: Hulbert Jr-sr High School (Sr) vs. Keys High School, Tahlequah High School vs. Keys High School, Sequoyah High School vs. Keys High School
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