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Best Schools in East Gaffney, SC
East Gaffney, SC has 10 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,443 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in East Gaffney underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in East Gaffney, SC
The top high schools in East Gaffney, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Blacksburg High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 553 Students
2. Gaffney High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1838 Students
Best Middle Schools in East Gaffney, SC
The top middle schools in East Gaffney, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Blacksburg Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 360 Students
2. John E. Ewing Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 486 Students
3. Gaffney Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 921 Students
Best Elementary Schools in East Gaffney, SC
The top elementary schools in East Gaffney, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grassy Pond Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 503 Students
2. Blacksburg Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee 01 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 362 Students
3. B. D. Lee Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 607 Students
4. Luther L. Vaughan Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 419 Students
5. Blacksburg Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 394 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in East Gaffney, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
East Gaffney, SC has a total population of 3,106 with 36% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in East Gaffney, 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 East Gaffney, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.66 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in East Gaffney, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for East Gaffney, 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 East Gaffney, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in East Gaffney, SC
How many schools are in East Gaffney, SC?
East Gaffney, SC has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,443 students in total.
How do schools in East Gaffney perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in East Gaffney score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in East Gaffney underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in East Gaffney?
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: 37%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 32%
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- Projected: 35%
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- Projected: 37%
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- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 49%
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- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 40%
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