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Sequoyah High School

Cherokee County · Cherokee County · 4485 Hickory Rd, Canton, GA 30115.0

(770)721-3200

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9/10
#50
Rank 50 out of 384
Top 13%
English Language Arts9/10 · #55 · 86th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #59 · 85th percentile
Science9/10 · #47 · 88th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Canton has grown a lot over the past decade, and Sequoyah High School has kept pace — sitting comfortably among Georgia's top 50 schools while serving a community that blends longtime Cherokee County roots with newer families drawn by the area's strong schools and suburban feel. Academics are well-rounded across the board, with particularly strong science scores, making it a solid fit for families who want rigorous coursework without the pressure-cooker intensity of Atlanta's most competitive districts. If you're considering a move to Canton, Sequoyah is one of the bigger draws — the kind of school where kids get real opportunities without feeling like just a number.

Student Demographics

515 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
342 (66%)
Hispanic
91 (18%)
African American
41 (8%)
Multiple Races
29 (6%)
Asian
12 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners15 (3%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged134 (26%)
Students with Disabilities50 (10%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

4,089
Enrollment
121.37
Teachers (FTE)
33.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
6
Administrators (FTE)

Graduation Rate

94.7%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

22
AP Courses
offered
24.5%
AP Participation
of students
510
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #105 · 73rd percentile

36 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Georgia.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found