Serving 1,838 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 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,838 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
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Gaffney High School's student population of 1,838 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 104 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,838 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#408 out of 1154 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
11%
13%
Black
31%
31%
White
55%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
82%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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Gaffney High School is ranked #408 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Gaffney High School often compared to?
Gaffney High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blacksburg High School, Boiling Springs High School by visitors of our site.
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?
1,838 students attend Gaffney High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Gaffney High School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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?
Gaffney High School is part of Cherokee 01 School District.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>1 2/17/2020I hate this place, don't let your kids go here. They will hate it too.2 11/16/2015Well, 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.Review Gaffney High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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I hate this place, don't let your kids go here. They will hate it too.
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.
Review Gaffney High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
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