Best Schools in Cherokee County, SC
Cherokee County, SC has 21 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 12 elementary) serving 12,230 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Cherokee County underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cherokee County, SC
The top high schools in Cherokee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chesnee High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spartanburg 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 704 Students
2. Broome High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spartanburg 03 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 825 Students
3. Blacksburg High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 553 Students
4. Gaffney High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1838 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cherokee County, SC
The top middle schools in Cherokee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chesnee Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spartanburg 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 534 Students
2. Clifdale Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spartanburg 03 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 695 Students
3. Blacksburg Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 360 Students
4. John E. Ewing Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 486 Students
5. Gaffney Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 921 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cherokee County, SC
The top elementary schools in Cherokee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chesnee Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spartanburg 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 606 Students
2. Corinth Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 334 Students
3. Cowpens Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spartanburg 03 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 461 Students
4. Cherokee Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charter Institute At Erskine • Charter • Grades Pre K - 9 • 480 Students
5. Grassy Pond Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 503 Students
6. Blacksburg Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee 01 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 362 Students
7. Northwest Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 419 Students
8. Draytonville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 239 Students
9. Limestone-central Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 490 Students
10. B. D. Lee Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 607 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cherokee County, SC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cherokee County, SC has a total population of 56,216 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cherokee County, SC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Cherokee County, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.07 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.33 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cherokee County, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cherokee County, SC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Cherokee County, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cherokee County, SC
How many schools are in Cherokee County, SC?
Cherokee County, SC has 21 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 12,230 students in total.
How do schools in Cherokee County perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in Cherokee County score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Cherokee County underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cherokee County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 40%
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- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 32%
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- Projected: 43%
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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Cherokee County
2 places in Cherokee County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Gaffney (11)
- Blacksburg (4)
School districts (1)
- Cherokee 01 (14 schools)