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Cherokee 01 School District

141 Twin Lakes Road
Gaffney, SC 29341
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,860 students in Cherokee 01 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Cherokee 01 School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
14 Schools
1,275 Schools
# Students
6,860 Students
793,942 Students
# Teachers
502 Teachers
55,972 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Cherokee 01 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 76 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has decreased from 84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (SC)
#55 out of 81 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
27%
41%
42%
52%
37%
50%
83%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.67
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
9%
14%
% Black
27%
31%
% White
59%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,051 is higher than the state median of $15,220. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,844 is higher than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (SC)
Total Revenue
$117 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$109 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,051
$15,220
Spending / Student
$15,844
$14,817

Best Cherokee 01 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blacksburg High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
201 West Ramseur Drive
Blacksburg, SC 29702
(864) 206-2378
Grades: 9-12
| 530 students
Rank: #22.
Gaffney High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
149 Twin Lake Road
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,878 students
Rank: #33.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
840 Green River Road
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-6727
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #44.
Corinth Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
128 Corinth Road
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #55.
Grassy Pond Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1146 Boiling Springs Highway
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-6671
Grades: PK-5
| 504 students
Rank: #66.
Blacksburg Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
402 Hardin Street
Blacksburg, SC 29702
(864) 206-6518
Grades: 3-5
| 321 students
Rank: #77.
Draytonville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2373 Wilkinsville Highway
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-6783
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
Rank: #88.
Blacksburg Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
101 London Street
Blacksburg, SC 29702
(864) 206-6829
Grades: 6-8
| 366 students
Rank: #99.
Limestone-central Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
727 Pacolet Highway
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-6620
Grades: PK-5
| 475 students
Rank: #1010.
John E. Ewing Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
171 East Junior High Road
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-2449
Grades: 6-8
| 405 students
Rank: #1111.
B. D. Lee Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Overbrook Drive
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-6432
Grades: PK-5
| 617 students
Rank: #1212.
Luther L. Vaughan Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
192 Vaughan Road
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-6054
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Rank: n/an/a
Blacksburg Primary
1010 East Cherokee Street
Blacksburg, SC 29702
(864) 206-6936
Grades: PK-2
| 372 students
Rank: n/an/a
Institute Of Innovation
Vocational School
175 Campus Drive
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-2576
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Cherokee 01 School District?
Cherokee 01 School District manages 14 public schools serving 6,860 students.
What is the rank of Cherokee 01hool District?
Cherokee 01hool District is ranked #53 out of 76 school districts in South Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Cherokee 01hool District?
59% of Cherokee 01hool District students are White, 27% of students are Black, 9% 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 Cherokee 01hool District?
Cherokee 01hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What is Cherokee 01hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,844 is higher than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 14 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,860 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : 83% (Btm 50% in SC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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