Gaffney High vs Goucher Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 9.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gaffney High
Gaffney · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,827 students
Goucher Charter Academy
Gaffney · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
244 students
| Measure | Gaffney High Gaffney, South Carolina | Goucher Charter Academy Gaffney, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #162 of 228 | #22 of 688 |
| National rank | #7718 of 16,910 | #2515 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,827 | 244 |
| Enrollment | 1,827 | 244 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | – |
| Math proficiency | 39% | – |
| city | Gaffney | Gaffney |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Goucher Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 52.5).
- •Goucher Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 17.7).
- •Gaffney High is the larger school with 1,827 students compared with 244.
- •Gaffney High is a public school while Goucher 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 Gaffney High better than Goucher Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Goucher Charter Academy ranks higher (84.8 vs 52.5 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 Gaffney High and Goucher Charter Academy?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Gaffney and Gaffney in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gaffney High: 1,827. Goucher Charter Academy: 244. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gaffney High and Goucher Charter Academy rank in South Carolina?
Gaffney High is 162nd of 228 and Goucher Charter Academy is 22nd of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).