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Gaffney High

PublicGrades 9–12
Gaffney, South Carolina · Cherokee 01
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,878
Student:Teacher17.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch77%
Title INo
Gaffney
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 545
1,878
Total Enrollment
State avg: 76%
77%+1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
17.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Gaffney High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Gaffney, South Carolina. The school enrolls 1,878 students. It is part of the Cherokee 01 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against South Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
77% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictCherokee 01
County45021
CityGaffney
ZIP29341
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID450150000285

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,878

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %77%
State Avg76%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)