Cherokee Charter Academy vs Luther L. Vaughan Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.0 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
Luther L. Vaughan Elementary
Gaffney · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
399 students
| Measure | Cherokee Charter Academy Gaffney, South Carolina | Luther L. Vaughan Elementary Gaffney, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #656 of 688 |
| National rank | – | #44669 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–9 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 633 | 399 |
| Enrollment | 633 | 399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 22% |
| Math proficiency | – | 12% |
| city | Gaffney | Gaffney |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Luther L. Vaughan Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.1).
- •Cherokee Charter Academy is the larger school with 633 students compared with 399.
- •Cherokee Charter Academy is a charter school while Luther L. Vaughan 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 Luther L. Vaughan 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 Luther L. Vaughan Elementary?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Gaffney and Gaffney in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherokee Charter Academy: 633. Luther L. Vaughan Elementary: 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherokee Charter Academy and Luther L. Vaughan Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Cherokee Charter Academy is unranked and Luther L. Vaughan Elementary is 656th of 688 among other schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).