For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,878 students in Gaffney, SC.
The top ranked public high school in Gaffney, SC is Gaffney High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gaffney, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in Gaffney have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Gaffney, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gaffney High School, with 82% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Gaffney, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gaffney High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
149 Twin Lake Road
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-2000
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,878 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
| n/a 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 high schools in Gaffney, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in Gaffney, SC include Gaffney High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gaffney?
2 public high schools are located in Gaffney.
What is the racial composition of students in Gaffney?
Gaffney public high schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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