Cherokee County Schools released today its annual report of district progress, which gives an A to Z series of snapshots of the state of the schools.

It begins, “This past year was one of great accomplishment for the District, as our students, parents, teachers and support staff worked together to meet the challenges faced daily in public education. We again struggled with “austerity” funding cuts from the State, and we hope the Governor and Legislature will continue to work on restoring full public education funding to our schools”

Among the accomplishments, the four-year graduation rate is 86 percent, compared to Georgia’s average of 79 percent. Fifty-three percent of its graduates qualify for HOPE scholarships (B average). Students’ average SAT score was 1560, which is 70 points above the national average and 110 points above the Georgia average.

The report goes on to review the school building program, staff progress and report on other tests results such as the Georgia Milestones tests.

You can read the full report here.

Longtime Superintendent Frank Petruzielo is retiring this year.

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