John E. Ewing Middle vs Luther L. Vaughan Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John E. Ewing Middle
Gaffney · Public middle · Grades 6–8
380 students
Luther L. Vaughan Elementary
Gaffney · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
399 students
| Measure | John E. Ewing Middle Gaffney, South Carolina | Luther L. Vaughan Elementary Gaffney, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #142 of 248 | #656 of 688 |
| National rank | #9840 of 15,369 | #44669 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 380 | 399 |
| Enrollment | 380 | 399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 12% |
| 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 20.3).
- •John E. Ewing Middle does better on math proficiency (34% vs 12%).
- •John E. Ewing Middle does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Luther L. Vaughan Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.3).
- •Luther L. Vaughan Elementary is the larger school with 399 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 John E. Ewing Middle better than Luther L. Vaughan Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John E. Ewing Middle ranks higher (39.9 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 John E. Ewing Middle and Luther L. Vaughan Elementary?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Gaffney and Gaffney in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John E. Ewing Middle: 380. Luther L. Vaughan Elementary: 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John E. Ewing Middle and Luther L. Vaughan Elementary rank in South Carolina?
John E. Ewing Middle is 142nd of 248 and Luther L. Vaughan Elementary is 656th of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).