B. D. Lee Elementary vs Cherokee Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
B. D. Lee Elementary
Gaffney · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
603 students
Cherokee Charter Academy
Gaffney · Charter other · Grades PK–9
633 students
| Measure | B. D. Lee Elementary Gaffney, South Carolina | Cherokee Charter Academy Gaffney, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #625 of 688 | – |
| National rank | #42730 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–9 |
| Students | 603 | 633 |
| Enrollment | 603 | 633 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | – |
| Math proficiency | 32% | – |
| city | Gaffney | Gaffney |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cherokee Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.5).
- •Cherokee Charter Academy is the larger school with 633 students compared with 603.
- •B. D. Lee Elementary is a public school while Cherokee Charter Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is B. D. Lee Elementary better than Cherokee Charter Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are B. D. Lee Elementary and Cherokee Charter Academy?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Gaffney and Gaffney in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
B. D. Lee Elementary: 603. Cherokee Charter Academy: 633. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do B. D. Lee Elementary and Cherokee Charter Academy rank in South Carolina?
B. D. Lee Elementary is 625th of 688 and Cherokee Charter Academy is unranked among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).