Cherokee Charter Academy vs John E. Ewing Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.4 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
John E. Ewing Middle
Gaffney · Public middle · Grades 6–8
380 students
| Measure | Cherokee Charter Academy Gaffney, South Carolina | John E. Ewing Middle Gaffney, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #142 of 248 |
| National rank | – | #9840 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–9 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 633 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 633 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 37% |
| Math proficiency | – | 34% |
| city | Gaffney | Gaffney |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John E. Ewing Middle does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.1).
- •Cherokee Charter Academy is the larger school with 633 students compared with 380.
- •Cherokee Charter Academy is a charter school while John E. Ewing Middle 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 John E. Ewing Middle?
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 John E. Ewing Middle?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Gaffney and Gaffney in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherokee Charter Academy: 633. John E. Ewing Middle: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherokee Charter Academy and John E. Ewing Middle rank in South Carolina?
Cherokee Charter Academy is unranked and John E. Ewing Middle is 142nd of 248 among other schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).