There are 22 schools in the USA with the word sequoyah in the name.
The word "Sequoyah" is commonly found in U.S. public school names to honor the significant contributions of Sequoyah, a Cherokee silversmith and scholar who developed the Cherokee syllabary, making literacy possible for the Cherokee people. His achievement is widely celebrated as a symbol of the importance of education, literacy, and cultural preservation. Naming schools after Sequoyah reflects a recognition of Native American history and the impact of indigenous leaders on American society. This naming tradition is especially prevalent in regions with strong historical ties to the Cherokee Nation, such as Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Georgia, serving as a reminder of the area's Native American heritage and a tribute to Sequoyah's legacy as an educator and innovator.
Arkansas (1)
Sequoyah Elementary School in Russellville, ARCalifornia (2)
Georgia (3)
Sequoyah Middle School in Atlanta, GASequoyah High School in Canton, GA
Sequoyah Middle School in Riverdale, GA
Maryland (1)
Sequoyah Elementary School in Derwood, MDMichigan (1)
Sequoyah Elementary School in Macomb, MINew Mexico (1)
Sequoyah in Albuquerque, NMOklahoma (9)
Sequoyah Middle School in Broken Arrow, OKSequoyah Elementary School in Claremore, OK
Sequoyah High School in Claremore, OK
Sequoyah Middle School in Claremore, OK
Sequoyah Middle School in Edmond, OK
Sequoyah Elementary School in Shawnee, OK
Sequoyah Elementary School in Tahlequah, OK
Sequoyah High School in Tahlequah, OK
Sequoyah Elementary School in Tulsa, OK
Tennessee (3)
Sequoyah Elementary School in Knoxville, TNSequoyah High School in Madisonville, TN
Sequoyah High School in Soddy Daisy, TN
Washington (1)
Sequoyah Middle School in Auburn, WA
Information is generated using publicly accessible school-supplied data and may be inaccurate