Serving 852 students in grades 6-8, Gaffney 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 was 19% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 38% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 55% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings
Gaffney Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
852 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Overall Testing Rank
#910 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
14%
14%
Black
36%
31%
White
45%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Gaffney Middle School's ranking?
Gaffney Middle School is ranked #910 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Gaffney Middle School?
852 students attend Gaffney Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Gaffney Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gaffney Middle School?
Gaffney Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gaffney Middle School offer ?
Gaffney Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gaffney Middle School part of?
Gaffney Middle School is part of Cherokee 01 School District.
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