High Schools in Cherokee 01

Summary:

The Cherokee 01 school district in South Carolina is home to two high schools: Gaffney High and Blacksburg High. While both schools are ranked relatively low statewide, Cherokee 01 district as a whole is ranked 55 out of 75 in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Based on the available data, Blacksburg High appears to be the standout school in the district. It has a higher statewide ranking and a 2-star SchoolDigger rating, compared to Gaffney High's 1-star rating. Blacksburg High also outperforms Gaffney High on several key metrics, including higher proficiency rates on End-of-Course Exams, a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and a lower student-teacher ratio.

Both schools serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with over 80% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. However, Blacksburg High has access to more resources, spending $15,397 per student compared to $13,821 per student at Gaffney High. This may contribute to Blacksburg High's relatively stronger performance within the district.

District Detail

141 Twin Lakes Road
Gaffney, SC 29341

(864) 206-2201

SchoolDigger Rank:
55^th of 75 South Carolina districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 7,712

Primary Schools: 9
Middle Schools: 3
High Schools: 3
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (2024)	EOCEP English 1 (2024)	EOCEP U.S. History and the Constitution (2024)	EOCEP English 2 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 End of Course	EOCEP English 1 End of Course	EOCEP U.S. History and the Constitution End of Course	EOCEP English 2 End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Gaffney High	Public	9-12	149 Twin Lake Road	Gaffney	29341	Cherokee County	Cherokee 01	No	No	No	No	(864) 206-2000	1,878	107	17.5	76.8%	1,023 (54.5%)	570 (30.4%)	222 (11.8%)	26 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (2.0%)	16	203^rd of 235 public high schools	13.6%		17.2	198^th of 237 public high schools	16.5%	5	48.1	40.7	35.4	78.9	$13,821	$931	$1,661	$2,592	$9,514	$1,714	$11,229
Institute of Innovation	Public	9-12	175 Campus Drive	Gaffney	29341	Cherokee County	Cherokee 01	No	No	No	No	(864) 206-2576	0	27	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Blacksburg High	Public	9-12	201 West Ramseur Drive	Blacksburg	29702	Cherokee County	Cherokee 01	No	No	No	No	(864) 206-2378	530	38	13.9	74.5%	422 (79.6%)	61 (11.5%)	21 (4.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.5%)	35.9	146^th of 235 public high schools	37.9%		19.1	192^nd of 237 public high schools	19.0%	46	72.8	53.2	45.5	82.5	$15,397	$849	$1,526	$2,375	$11,215	$1,807	$13,022

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Charter Institute at Erskine	0.43 mi	29	34^th
Limestone Charters Association	8.71 mi	7
Spartanburg 03	12.4 mi	5	11^th
Spartanburg 02	13.89 mi	14	8^th
York 01	15.15 mi	9	48^th

High Schools in Cherokee 01

District Detail

Blacksburg High

Gaffney High

Institute of Innovation

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