Schools in Gaffney, South Carolina (2025)
12 schools · 6,871 students · 10 public, 2 charter · median Enrollment 436.
Gaffney, in South Carolina, has 12 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 6,871 students. By level there are 8 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 other; by sector 10 public, 2 charter.
The median Enrollment across Gaffney's schools is 436, below the South Carolina median of 554. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
11 of the 12 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Goucher Charter Academy (84.8, top 5% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Corinth Elementary (63.4, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Grassy Pond Elementary (59.8, top 50% of elementary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of United States for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Gaffney High (1,827 students), Gaffney Middle (851 students), Cherokee Charter Academy (633 students).
Ranked schools in Gaffney
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and South Carolina.
- 185Goucher Charter AcademyGaffney · Charter Elementary– · 244 students
- 263Corinth ElementaryGaffney · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 292 students
- 360Grassy Pond ElementaryGaffney · Public Elementary58% Math proficiency · 519 students
- 459Northwest ElementaryGaffney · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 423 students
- 553Gaffney HighGaffney · Public High39% Math proficiency · 1,827 students
- 650Draytonville ElementaryGaffney · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 264 students
- 740John E. Ewing MiddleGaffney · Public Middle34% Math proficiency · 380 students
- 838Limestone-Central ElementaryGaffney · Public Elementary36% Math proficiency · 436 students
- 933Gaffney MiddleGaffney · Public Middle28% Math proficiency · 851 students
- 1023B. D. Lee ElementaryGaffney · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 603 students
- 1120Luther L. Vaughan ElementaryGaffney · Public Elementary12% Math proficiency · 399 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goucher Charter Academy Gaffney · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 84.8 Top 5% | – | 244 |
| 2 | Corinth Elementary Gaffney · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 63.4 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 292 |
| 3 | Grassy Pond Elementary Gaffney · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 59.8 Top 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 519 |
| 4 | Northwest Elementary Gaffney · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 58.8 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 423 |
| 5 | Gaffney High Gaffney · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 52.5 Top 50% | 39% Math proficiency | 1,827 |
| 6 | Draytonville Elementary Gaffney · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 50.2 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 264 |
| 7 | John E. Ewing Middle Gaffney · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 39.9 Lower 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 380 |
| 8 | Limestone-Central Elementary Gaffney · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 37.6 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 436 |
| 9 | Gaffney Middle Gaffney · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 32.9 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 851 |
| 10 | B. D. Lee Elementary Gaffney · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 23.3 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 603 |
| 11 | Luther L. Vaughan Elementary Gaffney · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 20.3 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 399 |
Other schools in Gaffney
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Gaffney side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Gaffney?
Goucher Charter Academy is the highest-ranked school in Gaffney with a Success Index (US) of 84.8 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Gaffney?
Gaffney has 12 schools (8 elementary, 1 high, 2 middle, 1 other) educating 6,871 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Gaffney?
The median Enrollment across schools in Gaffney is 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.