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#612 of 1,176 schools in SC
Gaffney High
High School · Cherokee 01 · Gaffney, SC
A Cherokee 01 high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
149 Twin Lake Road, Gaffney, SC 29341
- Math 41% proficient (2022)
- Reading 70% proficient (2022)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Gaffney High score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 6 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 56% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gaffney High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,436/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gaffney), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,631
Median home value
$171,300
Median rent
$857/mo
College educated
27%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty rate
16.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29341; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Cherokee 01
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 530 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Cherokee 01
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #4 of 14
- District spending per student
- $13,668NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gaffney High is listed in Cherokee 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gaffney High
Gaffney High is a public high school in Gaffney, SC, part of Cherokee 01, serving approximately 1,878 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #612 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gaffney High
What grades does Gaffney High serve?
Gaffney High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Gaffney High?
Gaffney High has an enrollment of approximately 1,878 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gaffney High?
The student-teacher ratio at Gaffney High is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gaffney High rank in SC?
Gaffney High ranks #612 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Gaffney High's MySchoolScout rating?
Gaffney High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Gaffney High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gaffney High has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Gaffney High a charter school?
No, Gaffney High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gaffney High a Title I school?
No, Gaffney High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gaffney High?
76.8% of students at Gaffney High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,878
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 107
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Cherokee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.5%
- Phone
- (864) 206-2000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 29341)
- 19,564
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29341; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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