For the 2024 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 8,299 students in Cherokee County, SC (there are 1 private school, serving 91 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Cherokee County, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Cherokee County, SC are Blacksburg High School, Corinth Elementary School and Gaffney High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cherokee County, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Cherokee County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Cherokee County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blacksburg High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 West Ramseur Drive
Blacksburg, SC 29702
(864) 206-2378
Blacksburg, SC 29702
(864) 206-2378
Grades: 9-12
| 548 students
Rank: #22.
Corinth Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
128 Corinth Road
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-6600
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Rank: #33.
Gaffney High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
149 Twin Lake Road
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-2000
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,802 students
Rank: #44.
Grassy Pond Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1146 Boiling Springs Highway
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-6671
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-6671
Grades: PK-5
| 480 students
Rank: #55.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
840 Green River Road
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-6727
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-6727
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #66.
Blacksburg Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
402 Hardin Street
Blacksburg, SC 29702
(864) 206-6518
Blacksburg, SC 29702
(864) 206-6518
Grades: 3-5
| 339 students
Rank: #77.
Draytonville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2373 Wilkinsville Highway
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-6783
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-6783
Grades: PK-5
| 237 students
Rank: #88.
Gaffney Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
805 East Frederick Street
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-6129
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-6129
Grades: 6-8
| 945 students
Rank: #99.
Limestone-central Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
727 Pacolet Highway
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-6620
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-6620
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #1010.
Blacksburg Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 London Street
Blacksburg, SC 29702
(864) 206-6829
Blacksburg, SC 29702
(864) 206-6829
Grades: 6-8
| 368 students
Rank: #1111.
John E. Ewing Middle School
(Math: 18% | 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
| 487 students
Rank: #1212.
B. D. Lee Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Overbrook Drive
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-6432
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-6432
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Rank: #1313.
Luther L. Vaughan Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
192 Vaughan Road
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-6054
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-6054
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: n/an/a
1010 East Cherokee Street
Blacksburg, SC 29702
(864) 206-6936
Blacksburg, SC 29702
(864) 206-6936
Grades: PK-2
| 403 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cherokee Charter School
Charter School
3206 Cherokee Avenue
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 489-7198
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 489-7198
Grades: K-6
| 507 students
Rank: n/an/a
Institute Of Innovation
Vocational School
175 Campus Drive
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-2576
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-2576
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Cherokee County 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
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 schools in Cherokee County, SC?
The top ranked public schools in Cherokee County, SC include Blacksburg High School, Corinth Elementary School and Gaffney High School.
How many public schools are located in Cherokee County, SC?
16 public schools are located in Cherokee County, SC.
What percentage of students in Cherokee County, SC go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Cherokee County, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cherokee County, SC?
Cherokee County, SC public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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