Best Schools in Gaffney, SC
Gaffney, SC has a total of 25 schools including 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 12 elementary schools. A total of 14,698 students attend Gaffney, SC schools. On average, schools in Gaffney score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Gaffney exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Gaffney, SC
Gaffney, SC has 6 high schools with 5,657 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Gaffney score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Gaffney greatly exceed expectations.
1. York Comprehensive High
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York 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1493 Students
2. Blacksburg High
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Cherokee 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 553 Students
3. Chesnee High
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Spartanburg 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 704 Students
4. Union County High
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Union 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1069 Students
5. Gaffney High
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Cherokee 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1838 Students
Best Middle Schools in Gaffney, SC
Gaffney, SC has 6 middle schools with 3,718 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Gaffney score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Gaffney don't meet expectations.
1. Chesnee Middle
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Spartanburg 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 534 Students
2. Gaffney Middle
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Cherokee 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 921 Students
3. Blacksburg Middle
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Cherokee 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 360 Students
4. John E. Ewing Middle
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Cherokee 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 486 Students
5. York Middle
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York 01 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 814 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Gaffney, SC
Gaffney, SC has 12 elementary schools with 5,323 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Gaffney score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Gaffney meet expectations.
1. Cowpens Elementary
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Spartanburg 03 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 461 Students
2. Chesnee Elementary
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Spartanburg 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 606 Students
3. Blacksburg Elementary
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Cherokee 01 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 362 Students
4. Northwest Elementary
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Cherokee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 419 Students
5. Hickory Grove-sharon Elementary
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York 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 403 Students
6. Grassy Pond Elementary
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Cherokee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 503 Students
7. Draytonville Elementary
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Cherokee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 239 Students
8. Jonesville Elementary Middle
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Union 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 603 Students
9. Limestone-central Elementary
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Cherokee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 490 Students
10. Corinth Elementary
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Cherokee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 334 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Gaffney, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Gaffney, SC has a total population of 35,495 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 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 Gaffney, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.80 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.39 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.41 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gaffney, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Gaffney, SC.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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