There are 50 schools in the USA with the word cherokee in the name.
The word "Cherokee" is commonly found in U.S. public school names due to its historical and cultural significance within the country. The Cherokee are one of the largest and most well-known Native American tribes, with roots in the southeastern United States, particularly in areas such as Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Many schools are named "Cherokee" to honor the tribe's legacy, acknowledge their contributions, and recognize the region's original inhabitants. In some areas, these names reflect local geography or historical events, such as the presence of Cherokee communities or the Trail of Tears. By naming schools after the Cherokee, communities aim to promote awareness and respect for Native American history and culture among students and the public.
Alabama (6)
Cherokee County Career Technology Center in Centre, ALCherokee County High School in Centre, AL
Cherokee Elementary School in Cherokee, AL
Cherokee High School in Cherokee, AL
Cherokee Elementary School in Guntersville, AL
Cherokee Bend Elementary School in Mountain Brook, AL
Arkansas (1)
Cherokee Elementary School in Hardy, ARArizona (1)
Cherokee Elementary School in Paradise Valley, AZCalifornia (1)
Cherokee Point Elementary School in San Diego, CAColorado (2)
Cherokee Trail High School in Aurora, COCherokee Trail Elementary School in Parker, CO
Georgia (6)
Cherokee Charter Academy in Canton, GACherokee High School in Canton, GA
Cherokee Elementary School in Cedartown, GA
Cherokee Ridge Elementary School in Chickamauga, GA
Cherokee Bluff High School in Flowery Branch, GA
Cherokee Bluff Middle School in Flowery Branch, GA
Iowa (2)
Cherokee Elementary School in Cherokee, IACherokee Middle School in Cherokee, IA
Illinois (1)
Cherokee Elementary School in Lake Forest, ILLouisiana (2)
Cherokee Elementary School in Alexandria, LACherokee Park Elementary School in Shreveport, LA
Maryland (1)
Cherokee Lane Elementary School in Adelphi, MDMichigan (1)
Cherokee Elementary School in Clinton Twp, MIMinnesota (1)
Cherokee Heights Elementary School in Saint Paul, MNMissouri (1)
Cherokee Middle School in Springfield, MOMississippi (1)
Cherokee Elementary School in Pascagoula, MSNorth Carolina (3)
Cherokee Extension School in Bryson City, NCCherokee Central Elementary School in Cherokee, NC
Cherokee Central High School in Cherokee, NC
New Jersey (1)
Cherokee High School in Marlton, NJNew York (1)
Cherokee Street Elementary School in Ronkonkoma, NYOhio (1)
Cherokee Elementary School in Liberty Twp, OHOklahoma (8)
Cherokee Immersion Elementary School-Greasy in Bunch, OKCherokee Elementary School in Catoosa, OK
Cherokee Elementary School in Cherokee, OK
Cherokee High School in Cherokee, OK
Cherokee Middle School in Cherokee, OK
Cherokee Elementary School in Muskogee, OK
Cherokee Elementary School in Tahlequah, OK
Cherokee Immersion Elementary School-Tahlequah in Tahlequah, OK
South Carolina (2)
Cherokee Trail Elementary School in Donalds, SCCherokee Charter Academy in Gaffney, SC
Tennessee (5)
Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School in Cleveland, TNCherokee Elementary School in Johnson City, TN
Cherokee Middle School in Kingston, TN
Cherokee Elementary School in Memphis, TN
Cherokee High School in Rogersville, TN
Texas (1)
Cherokee School in Cherokee, TXWisconsin (1)
Cherokee Heights Middle School in Madison, WI
Information is generated using publicly accessible school-supplied data and may be inaccurate