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13 schools in Gaffney

South Carolina · Public K-12

Gaffney, South Carolina runs a public-school system of 13 campuses with combined enrollment around 6,871 (8 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high).

7-year change in Gaffney

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
6,871
-341 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
12
-2 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
54%
was 60%
% Hispanic
12%
was 8%
% Black
29%
was 30%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
B. D. Lee ElementaryElementaryPK-05603
Cherokee Charter AcademyCombinedPK-09633
Corinth ElementaryElementaryPK-05292
Draytonville ElementaryElementaryPK-05264
Gaffney HighHigh09-121,827
Gaffney MiddleMiddle06-08851
Goucher Charter AcademyElementaryPK-08244
Grassy Pond ElementaryElementaryPK-05519
Institute of InnovationHigh09-120
John E. Ewing MiddleMiddle06-08380
Limestone-Central ElementaryElementaryPK-05436
Luther L. Vaughan ElementaryElementaryPK-05399
Northwest ElementaryElementaryPK-05423

About Gaffney

Across Gaffney, South Carolina, 13 public schools enrolls about 6,871 students between them.

For a sense of the school types, the city is made up of 8 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, and 1 other.

Schools in Gaffney average about 529 students each, 18% below the South Carolina norm.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 6,871 students, contracted 5% from the 7,212 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count fell from 14 to 12 across the same 7-year window. The White share of public-school enrollment fell from 60% to 54%.

On allk12, the community for Gaffney discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Gaffney, South Carolina?
There are 13 public K-12 schools in Gaffney, with a combined enrollment of about 6,871.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Gaffney?
Gaffney has 8 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Gaffney?
Gaffney High is the largest public school in Gaffney by enrollment, with approximately 1,827 students.
What school districts serve Gaffney?
Gaffney is served by 3 public school districts, including Charter Institute at Erskine, Cherokee 01, Limestone Charters Association.
What grade levels do public schools in Gaffney cover?
Public schools in Gaffney serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Gaffney?
2 of the 13 public schools in Gaffney are charter schools.