B. D. Lee Elementary vs Gaffney High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.2 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
Gaffney High
Gaffney · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,827 students
| Measure | B. D. Lee Elementary Gaffney, South Carolina | Gaffney High Gaffney, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #625 of 688 | #162 of 228 |
| National rank | #42730 of 50,301 | #7718 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 603 | 1,827 |
| Enrollment | 603 | 1,827 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 39% |
| city | Gaffney | Gaffney |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gaffney High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 23.3).
- •Gaffney High does better on math proficiency (39% vs 32%).
- •Gaffney High does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 27%).
- •B. D. Lee Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.7).
- •Gaffney High is the larger school with 1,827 students compared with 603.
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 Gaffney High?
On the Success Index (US), Gaffney High ranks higher (52.5 vs 23.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are B. D. Lee Elementary and Gaffney High?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Gaffney and Gaffney in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
B. D. Lee Elementary: 603. Gaffney High: 1,827. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do B. D. Lee Elementary and Gaffney High rank in South Carolina?
B. D. Lee Elementary is 625th of 688 and Gaffney High is 162nd of 228 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).