Serving 264 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Draytonville Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 264 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Draytonville Elementary serves the southeast part of Gaffney, SC, covering an attendance zone of approximately 51.8 square miles. Families typically can expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 13.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Draytonville Elementary School's student population of 264 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
264 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Draytonville Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Draytonville Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#737 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
23%
31%
White
62%
46%
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.4%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Draytonville Elementary School's ranking?
Draytonville Elementary School is ranked #737 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Draytonville Elementary School often compared to?
Draytonville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Corinth Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Draytonville Elementary School?
264 students attend Draytonville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Draytonville Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Draytonville Elementary School?
Draytonville Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Draytonville Elementary School offer ?
Draytonville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Draytonville Elementary School part of?
Draytonville Elementary School is part of Cherokee 01 School District.
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