Gaffney High vs Luther L. Vaughan Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 5.2 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
Luther L. Vaughan Elementary
Gaffney · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
399 students
| Measure | Gaffney High Gaffney, South Carolina | Luther L. Vaughan Elementary Gaffney, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #162 of 228 | #656 of 688 |
| National rank | #7718 of 16,910 | #44669 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,827 | 399 |
| Enrollment | 1,827 | 399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 12% |
| city | Gaffney | Gaffney |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gaffney High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 20.3).
- •Gaffney High does better on math proficiency (39% vs 12%).
- •Gaffney High does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 22%).
- •Luther L. Vaughan Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 17.7).
- •Gaffney High is the larger school with 1,827 students compared with 399.
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 Luther L. Vaughan Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gaffney High ranks higher (52.5 vs 20.3 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 Luther L. Vaughan Elementary?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Gaffney and Gaffney in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gaffney High: 1,827. Luther L. Vaughan Elementary: 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gaffney High and Luther L. Vaughan Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Gaffney High is 162nd of 228 and Luther L. Vaughan Elementary is 656th of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).