Cherryville High School is a high school in the Gaston County Schools public school district located in Cherryville, NC. Its attendance area covers northwestern Gaston County, and it also serves the western part of the community of Tryon and the surrounding rural area. Shawn Hubers currently serves as principal.
Serving 484 students in grades 9-12, Cherryville High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 484 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 20% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cherryville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Cherryville High School's student population of 484 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
484 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Cherryville High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cherryville High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#593 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)75-79%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
12%
22%
Black
12%
24%
White
72%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)85-89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cherryville High School's ranking?
Cherryville High School is ranked #593 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Cherryville High School often compared to?
Cherryville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bessemer City High School, Ashbrook High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cherryville High School?
The graduation rate of Cherryville High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Cherryville High School?
484 students attend Cherryville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Cherryville High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cherryville High School?
Cherryville High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cherryville High School offer ?
Cherryville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cherryville High School part of?
Cherryville High School is part of Gaston County Schools.
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