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5.2 avg / 10

Cherokee 01 School District

School District · Gaffney, South Carolina

Students: 7,712
Teachers (FTE): 572
Estimated Scores: 7%

Avg Rating

5.2

out of 10

Schools

14

9 elem, 3 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,668

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.5:1

How this district compares

South Carolina rank

#73 of 77

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.1

below South Carolina avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,668

$663 vs South Carolina median

District size

7,712 students

Larger than South Carolina median

About Cherokee 01

Cherokee 01 is a Gaffney, South Carolina school district serving 14 schools. The district educates 7,712 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1. The district invests $13,668 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.2/10, Cherokee 01 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Blacksburg High, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.

In standardized testing, Cherokee 01 students show an average math proficiency of 34.2% and ELA proficiency of 42.6%.

The district includes 9 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Cherokee 01, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 34.2%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 42.6%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Cherokee 01 with test data.

District Details

City
Gaffney
Total Enrollment
7,712
Teachers (FTE)
572
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Cherokee 01?

Cherokee 01 has 14 schools in total — 9 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Cherokee 01?

The average composite rating for Cherokee 01 is 5.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Cherokee 01?

Cherokee 01 spends $13,668 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Cherokee 01?

The average student-teacher ratio in Cherokee 01 is 13.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Cherokee 01?

Blacksburg High is the highest-rated school in Cherokee 01 with a composite score of 7.5/10.

What are the test scores in Cherokee 01?

Across schools in Cherokee 01 with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Cherokee 01 compare to other districts in South Carolina?

Cherokee 01 has an average school rating of 5.2/10 across 14 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in South Carolina by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.2/10
Math Proficiency
34.2%
ELA Proficiency
42.6%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, South Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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