Cherokee County Schools Centers

Florine Dial Johnston Elementary School is a public school that is administered by the Cherokee County School District, which operates more than 35 educational institutions. The school has a parent-teacher association that works with students, families, schools and businesses to expand the educational opportunities for students. Florine Dial Johnston Elementary School has a library and media center that has a large collection of books, magazines and newspapers to stimulate the intellectual development of its students and staff members. It has business and educational partnerships with Chick-Fil-A, Walmart, Kroger, Publix, Cherokee County Outdoor YMCA, Hwy 92 Woodstock and Washington Mutual. Florine Dial Johnston Elementary School has students enrolled in prekindergarten through sixth grade.

Founded in 1975, George Walton High School offers an extensive academic curriculum for students in grades nine through 12. The school is located in Marietta, Ga., and has an enrollment of more than 2,000 students. It is governed by the Cobb County School District and the subjects offered include English, mathematics, science, social studies, business and information technology, fine and media arts, foreign languages, special education and health and physical education classes. Its fine arts department offers band, orchestra and chorus lessons. The school offers various clubs and organization for the students, including beta, chess, foreign languages and environment clubs, debate team, Asian culture clubs, academic bowl, Amnesty International, the Future Business Leaders of America and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. George Walton High School also provides a variety of athletics activities that include baseball, basketball, volleyball, football, soccer, softball, lacrosse, tennis, wrestling, gymnastics, golf, swimming, cross country and track and field.