Serving 921 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 is 24% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (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 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 921 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gaffney Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Gaffney Middle School's student population of 921 students has grown by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 74% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
921 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gaffney 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 Gaffney Middle School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#872 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
13%
Black
33%
31%
White
51%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gaffney Middle School's ranking?
Gaffney Middle School is ranked #872 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Gaffney Middle School often compared to?
Gaffney Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John E. Ewing Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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?
921 students attend Gaffney Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Gaffney Middle School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gaffney Middle School offer ?
Gaffney Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gaffney Middle School part of?
Gaffney Middle School is part of Cherokee 01 School District.
School Reviews
3 9/15/2021
Gaffney Middle School is an ok school. Some of the teachers truly care about our future and our learning. Some teachers I feel just do not care at all. The lunches are good and they try and make learning fun but some teachers don't like the new style of learning and tend to stick to old traditional ways. If I was a parent I would send my child here, but make sure that they had the right teachers.
5 9/20/2018
Good school. Good teachers.
5 8/12/2018
THE SCHOOL IS AMAZING!!! ITS GONNA BE MY 6TH GRADE YEAR!!! THE TOUR SAYS IT ALL!!!
5 11/22/2011
I dont see my daughter Elena Martinez name in the A B honor roll for the 6th grade. She has made A B honor roll all year
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