Serving 1,878 students in grades 9-12, Gaffney High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,878 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 45%
Graduation Rate
: 82% (Btm 50% in SC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 53% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Gaffney High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gaffney High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gaffney High School?
The graduation rate of Gaffney High School is 82%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Gaffney High School?
1,878 students attend Gaffney High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Gaffney High School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gaffney High School?
Gaffney High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gaffney High School offer ?
Gaffney High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gaffney High School part of?
I hate this place, don't let your kids go here. They will hate it too.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Student1
211/16/2015
Well, if the fact that there is only a 67% graduation rate should say it all, and yet thats higher than state average. wow......I have never been impressed with the school at all. They seem to have every statistic posted here except the ratio of bullys to students. Bullying is a huge problem, and they do not address it. Football is more important than classes by far. Parents who actually want to be involved in their childs education are ignored.
- Posted by Parent - Bonil
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,878 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 45%
Graduation Rate
: 82% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 53% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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