Gaffney Middle vs John E. Ewing Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.5 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
John E. Ewing Middle
Gaffney · Public middle · Grades 6–8
380 students
| Measure | Gaffney Middle Gaffney, South Carolina | John E. Ewing Middle Gaffney, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #174 of 248 | #142 of 248 |
| National rank | #11303 of 15,369 | #9840 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 851 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 851 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 34% |
| city | Gaffney | Gaffney |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John E. Ewing Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.9 vs 32.9).
- •John E. Ewing Middle does better on math proficiency (34% vs 28%).
- •John E. Ewing Middle does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 33%).
- •John E. Ewing Middle does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.5).
- •Gaffney Middle is the larger school with 851 students compared with 380.
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 John E. Ewing Middle?
On the Success Index (US), John E. Ewing Middle ranks higher (39.9 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 John E. Ewing Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Gaffney and Gaffney in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gaffney Middle: 851. John E. Ewing Middle: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gaffney Middle and John E. Ewing Middle rank in South Carolina?
Gaffney Middle is 174th of 248 and John E. Ewing Middle is 142nd of 248 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).