Gaffney High vs St. James High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Carolina, United States, 290 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
St. James High
Murrells Inlet · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,826 students
| Measure | Gaffney High Gaffney, South Carolina | St. James High Murrells Inlet, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank | #162 of 228 | #33 of 228 |
| National rank | #7718 of 16,910 | #1572 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,827 | 1,826 |
| Enrollment | 1,827 | 1,826 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 77% |
| city | Gaffney | Murrells Inlet |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St. James High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.1 vs 52.5).
- •St. James High does better on math proficiency (77% vs 39%).
- •St. James High does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 65%).
- •St. James High does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 17.7).
- •Gaffney High is the larger school with 1,827 students compared with 1,826.
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 St. James High?
On the Success Index (US), St. James High ranks higher (78.1 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 St. James High?
About 290 km in a straight line, between Gaffney and Murrells Inlet in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gaffney High: 1,827. St. James High: 1,826. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gaffney High and St. James High rank in South Carolina?
Gaffney High is 162nd of 228 and St. James High is 33rd of 228 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).