Blacksburg Elementary vs Cherokee Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 8.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blacksburg Elementary
Blacksburg · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
323 students
Cherokee Charter Academy
Gaffney · Charter other · Grades PK–9
633 students
| Measure | Blacksburg Elementary Blacksburg, South Carolina | Cherokee Charter Academy Gaffney, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #465 of 688 | – |
| National rank | #31366 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–9 |
| Students | 323 | 633 |
| Enrollment | 323 | 633 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | – |
| Math proficiency | 42% | – |
| city | Blacksburg | Gaffney |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blacksburg Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.1).
- •Cherokee Charter Academy is the larger school with 633 students compared with 323.
- •Blacksburg 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 Blacksburg 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 Blacksburg Elementary and Cherokee Charter Academy?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Blacksburg and Gaffney in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blacksburg Elementary: 323. Cherokee Charter Academy: 633. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blacksburg Elementary and Cherokee Charter Academy rank in South Carolina?
Blacksburg Elementary is 465th of 688 and Cherokee Charter Academy is unranked among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).