Cherokee Charter Academy vs Grassy Pond Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherokee Charter Academy
Gaffney · Charter other · Grades PK–9
633 students
Grassy Pond Elementary
Gaffney · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
519 students
| Measure | Cherokee Charter Academy Gaffney, South Carolina | Grassy Pond Elementary Gaffney, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #259 of 688 |
| National rank | – | #18330 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–9 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 633 | 519 |
| Enrollment | 633 | 519 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 55% |
| Math proficiency | – | 58% |
| city | Gaffney | Gaffney |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cherokee Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.7).
- •Cherokee Charter Academy is the larger school with 633 students compared with 519.
- •Cherokee Charter Academy is a charter school while Grassy Pond Elementary is a public 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 Cherokee Charter Academy better than Grassy Pond Elementary?
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 Cherokee Charter Academy and Grassy Pond Elementary?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Gaffney and Gaffney in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherokee Charter Academy: 633. Grassy Pond Elementary: 519. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherokee Charter Academy and Grassy Pond Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Cherokee Charter Academy is unranked and Grassy Pond Elementary is 259th of 688 among other schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).