Gaffney Middle vs Grassy Pond Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 7.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gaffney Middle
Gaffney · Public middle · Grades 6–8
851 students
Grassy Pond Elementary
Gaffney · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
519 students
| Measure | Gaffney Middle Gaffney, South Carolina | Grassy Pond Elementary Gaffney, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #174 of 248 | #259 of 688 |
| National rank | #11303 of 15,369 | #18330 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 851 | 519 |
| Enrollment | 851 | 519 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 58% |
| city | Gaffney | Gaffney |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grassy Pond Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.8 vs 32.9).
- •Grassy Pond Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 28%).
- •Grassy Pond Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 33%).
- •Gaffney Middle does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.7).
- •Gaffney Middle is the larger school with 851 students compared with 519.
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 Middle better than Grassy Pond Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Grassy Pond Elementary ranks higher (59.8 vs 32.9 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 Middle and Grassy Pond Elementary?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Gaffney and Gaffney in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gaffney Middle: 851. Grassy Pond Elementary: 519. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gaffney Middle and Grassy Pond Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Gaffney Middle is 174th of 248 and Grassy Pond Elementary is 259th of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).