Dropout Rate Grades 9 through 12 Students with Disabilities ** The district has met or exceeded the 2011 State Target of 5.3% for the percentage of students that have dropped out Georgia 2009 2010 2011 Students (Grades 9-12) 59,521 58,825 59,041 Dropouts 3,454 3,236 3,434 Dropout Rate** 5.8% 5.5% 5.8% Cherokee County 2009 2010 2011 1,216 1,243 1,270 54 47 62 4.4% 3.8% 4.9%