Woodstock, GA Schools: A Complete Guide to Cherokee County's Education System

Woodstock, GA Schools: Everything Parents Need to Know

For families with children, school quality is often the single most important factor in choosing where to live. Woodstock, Georgia and the broader Cherokee County School District offer an educational environment that consistently ranks among the best in the state.

Cherokee County School District Overview

The Cherokee County School District (CCSD) serves approximately 44,000 students across 45 schools. The district earned a #17 ranking among Georgia's 176 school districts from Niche.com, placing it in the top 10% statewide. In November 2025, CCSD hit an all-time high on the State Accountability Measure, with a College and Career Readiness Score of 87.7 for elementary schools.

Elementary Schools Serving Woodstock

Carmel Elementary School — Serving the Towne Lake area, Carmel is consistently one of the district's highest-rated elementary schools. The school is known for its strong academic programs and active parent community.

Bascomb Elementary School — Located in the eastern part of Woodstock, Bascomb serves neighborhoods including Eagle Watch and surrounding communities. It earns strong ratings for academic performance and teacher quality.

Hickory Flat Elementary School — Serving the Amberly and surrounding neighborhoods, Hickory Flat is one of the district's top-rated elementary schools, earning 5 stars from SchoolDigger.

Avery Elementary School — Another highly-rated school in the district, Avery serves neighborhoods in the central Woodstock area.

Woodstock Elementary School — Serving the downtown and eastern Woodstock area, Woodstock Elementary provides strong foundational education for the city's urban core.

Middle Schools

Teasley Middle School — Serves the Towne Lake area and is highly regarded for its academic programs and extracurricular activities.

E.T. Booth Middle School — Serves the Eagle Watch and surrounding communities with strong academic and arts programs.

Dean Rusk Middle School — Serves the Amberly and southeastern Woodstock area.

Mill Creek Middle School — Serves the Olde Rope Mill and surrounding neighborhoods.

High Schools

Cherokee High School — One of the district's flagship high schools, Cherokee High serves the Towne Lake area and offers a comprehensive curriculum including AP courses, dual enrollment, and extensive extracurricular programs.

Etowah High School — Serving the Eagle Watch and surrounding communities, Etowah High is known for its strong academic programs and competitive athletics.

Woodstock High School — Ranked #60 in Georgia by U.S. News & World Report, Woodstock High serves the downtown and eastern Woodstock area with a strong academic and arts curriculum.

Sequoyah High School — Serving the Amberly and southeastern Woodstock area, Sequoyah High is known for its strong STEM programs and college preparation.

River Ridge High School — Serving the Olde Rope Mill and western Woodstock area.

Private School Options

Several private schools serve the Woodstock area, including:

• Woodstock Christian Academy
• Sequoyah School (alternative education)
• Various faith-based schools in Cherokee County

School Assignment and Boundaries

School assignments in Cherokee County are based on residential address. When purchasing a home in Woodstock, it's important to verify which schools serve the specific property — boundaries can change, and some neighborhoods are served by different schools than you might expect based on location alone.

Cindi Blackwood can provide specific school assignment information for any property you're considering. This is one of the many ways that working with a local expert provides value that online resources can't replicate.

The School-Home Value Connection

Research consistently shows that school quality is one of the strongest predictors of home value appreciation. Homes in the attendance zones of top-rated schools in Cherokee County have historically appreciated faster and maintained their value better during market downturns than comparable homes in lower-rated school zones.

For families prioritizing school quality, Cindi recommends focusing on neighborhoods served by Carmel Elementary, Hickory Flat Elementary, and their associated middle and high schools. Contact Cindi at (501) 920-8111 for a detailed analysis of school quality by neighborhood.