Serving 851 students in grades 6-8, Gaffney Middle 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 19% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 851 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gaffney Middle serves the western part of Gaffney, SC, covering an area of approximately 92.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 11.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gaffney Middle School's student population of 851 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
851 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Gaffney Middle 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 Gaffney Middle School is 0.66, 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
#910 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
38%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
43%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.4%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
6%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gaffney Middle School's ranking?
Gaffney Middle School is ranked #910 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Gaffney Middle School often compared to?
Gaffney Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John E. Ewing Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Gaffney Middle School?
851 students attend Gaffney Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Gaffney Middle School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gaffney Middle School?
Gaffney Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gaffney Middle School offer ?
Gaffney Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gaffney Middle School part of?
Gaffney Middle School is part of Cherokee 01 School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I dont see my daughter Elena Martinez name in the A B honor roll for the 6th grade. She has made A B honor roll all year
5 10/10/2025
THE SCHOOL IS AMAZING!!! ITS GONNA BE MY 6TH GRADE YEAR!!! THE TOUR SAYS IT ALL!!!
5 10/10/2025
Good school. Good teachers.
3 10/10/2025
Gaffney Middle School is an ok school. Some of the teachers truly care about our future and our learning. Some teachers I feel just do not care at all. The lunches are good and they try and make learning fun but some teachers don't like the new style of learning and tend to stick to old traditional ways. If I was a parent I would send my child here, but make sure that they had the right teachers.
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