For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 921 students in Gaffney, SC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Gaffney, SC are Cherokee Charter Academy and John E. Ewing Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gaffney, SC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Gaffney have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Gaffney, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cherokee Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3206 Cherokee Avenue
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 489-7198
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 489-7198
Grades: PK-8
| 516 students
Rank: #22.
John E. Ewing Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
171 East Junior High Road
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-2449
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-2449
Grades: 6-8
| 405 students
Gaffney, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
213 Alma Street
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-6482
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-6482
Grades: PK-5
| 161 students
805 East Frederick Street
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-6129
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-6129
Grades: 6-8
| 852 students
604 Goucher School Road
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-6890
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-6890
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
815 West Rutledge Avenue
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-2302
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-2302
Grades: 6-8
| 555 students
301 Spruce Street
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-2520
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-2520
Grades: PK-5
| 209 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Gaffney, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Gaffney, SC include Cherokee Charter Academy and John E. Ewing Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Gaffney?
2 public middle schools are located in Gaffney.
What is the racial composition of students in Gaffney?
Gaffney public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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