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Gaffney High School

Gaffney, SC


Gaffney High School
149 Twin Lake Road
Gaffney, SC  29341
Phone: 864-206-2000
Cherokee County

CarolinaSchoolHub Rating: 3 out of 10 stars
3  

Grades Served: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,838
Type: Regular School
Gaffney High School

Gaffney High School



State Ranking

#137
Statewide High School Ranking: Gaffney High School is ranked #137 out of 180 of the best high schools in South Carolina (24th percentile). Click the link to see all 180 high schools.

Overall, Gaffney High School is a 3-star school (on a scale of 1 to 10 stars) based on CarolinaSchoolHub’s analysis of South Carolina Schools. The school is located in Cherokee County, SC. Gaffney High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,838 students and serves grades 9-12. Below you’ll find information about this school’s test scores and more.







Students
South Carolina Standardized Tests
Average ACT Scores
Subject Average Score at
This School
Average Score
This School's State
Percentile Rating
State Percentile
State Average of
All SC Schools
State Average
English 14.2 19th 17.0
Math 16.4 25th 18.0
Reading 16 21st 19.2
Science 16.5 24th 18.7

The ACT, a college readiness assessment, was given to every South Carolina senior in 2024 with the exception of those eligible for alternate assessments. The ACT scores range from 0 to 36. State averages for ACT data are based on regular public schools and do not include private schools in the state. In the chart above, you can get a sense for how the average ACT scores at Gaffney High stack up against those of other high schools in South Carolina.

End-of-Course Tests
Subject Average Score at
This School
Average Score
State Average of
All SC Schools
State Average
English 1 71.21 77.62
Algebra 1 59.61 69.07
Biology 1 58.18 66.74

Average SAT Scores
Subject Average Score at
This School
Average Score
Reading 498
Math 475
Composite Score 973
SAT Participation Rate 37 %

Gaffney High had an average SAT score of 973 (math and reading combined). This means the school’s average SAT scores ranked #89 out of 225 SC high schools (60th percentile). On this site, you can see the SAT scores of South Carolina high schools. The SAT participation rate at Gaffney High was 37% in our most recently available data. Above you can also see how the school’s ACT scores compare to other schools in South Carolina.

Graduation Rate
 78% - Gaffney High School
 87% - Median of South Carolina high schools
 78% - Gaffney High School
 87% - Median of South Carolina high schools


Rankings for schools were created independently by Carolina School Hub. The test data for this site was derived from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and South Carolina Department of Education.

Regular Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
B. D. Lee Elementary School
1.4 miles Gaffney PK-5
Gaffney Middle School
2.4 miles Gaffney 6-8
John E. Ewing Middle School
3.2 miles Gaffney 6-8
Luther L. Vaughan Elementary School
3.2 miles Gaffney PK-5
Cherokee Charter School
4.5 miles Gaffney PK-8
Limestone-Central Elementary School
4.6 miles Gaffney PK-5
Corinth Elementary School
4.6 miles Gaffney PK-5
Grassy Pond Elementary School
4.7 miles Gaffney PK-5
Northwest Elementary School
5.3 miles Gaffney PK-5
Draytonville Elementary School
6.0 miles Gaffney PK-5
Cowpens Elementary School
8.1 miles Cowpens PK-5
Blacksburg Middle School
9.9 miles Blacksburg 6-8
Blacksburg Elementary School
9.9 miles Blacksburg 3-5
Blacksburg High School
10.0 miles Blacksburg 9-12
Mayo Elementary School
10.2 miles Mayo PK-5
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
B. D. Lee Elementary School
1.4 miles PK-5
Gaffney Middle School
2.4 miles 6-8
John E. Ewing Middle School
3.2 miles 6-8
Luther L. Vaughan Elementary School
3.2 miles PK-5
Cherokee Charter School
4.5 miles PK-8
Limestone-Central Elementary School
4.6 miles PK-5
Corinth Elementary School
4.6 miles PK-5
Grassy Pond Elementary School
4.7 miles PK-5
Northwest Elementary School
5.3 miles PK-5
Draytonville Elementary School
6.0 miles PK-5
Cowpens Elementary School
8.1 miles PK-5
Blacksburg Middle School
9.9 miles 6-8
Blacksburg Elementary School
9.9 miles 3-5
Blacksburg High School
10.0 miles 9-12
Mayo Elementary School
10.2 miles PK-5


Charters Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
Thomas Jefferson Class Academy
10 
12.3 miles Mooresboro K-12
Spartanburg Preparatory School
16.4 miles Spartanburg PK-8
Pinnacle Classical Academy
16.7 miles Shelby K-12
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Thomas Jefferson Class Academy
10 
12.3 miles K-12
Spartanburg Preparatory School
16.4 miles PK-8
Pinnacle Classical Academy
16.7 miles K-12