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John E. Ewing Middle School

171 East Junior High Road
Gaffney, SC 29340
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 405 students in grades 6-8, John E. Ewing Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 405 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

John E. Ewing Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
John E. Ewing Middle School's student population of 405 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
405 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
John E. Ewing Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John E. Ewing Middle School is 0.58, 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.
This School
State Level (SC)
#1000 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of John E. Ewing Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
17%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of John E. Ewing Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of John E. Ewing Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of John E. Ewing Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
14%
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Black
28%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in John E. Ewing Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
58%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in John E. Ewing Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in John E. Ewing Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in John E. Ewing Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of John E. Ewing Middle School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in John E. Ewing Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in John E. Ewing Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is John E. Ewing Middle School's ranking?
John E. Ewing Middle School is ranked #1000 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are John E. Ewing Middle School often compared to?
John E. Ewing Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gaffney Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend John E. Ewing Middle School?
405 students attend John E. Ewing Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of John E. Ewing Middle School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John E. Ewing Middle School?
John E. Ewing Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does John E. Ewing Middle School offer ?
John E. Ewing Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John E. Ewing Middle School part of?
John E. Ewing Middle School is part of Cherokee 01 School District.

School Reviews
1   1/20/2020
Some students have told me about band practice. Said teacher told them it was required. They weren't getting to go on field trips.
- Posted by Parent - William
5   1/27/2010
I am a student at Ewing Middle School and last year i got an award for having the highest average in the sixth grade. My teachers are really nice and i highly recommend this school.:)
- Posted by Student/Alumni - 483EM

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 405 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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