- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gaffney, SC
Gaffney High
Federal NCES profile for Gaffney High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450150000285
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gaffney High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina.
- #10 of 11
- public schools in Gaffney · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 79.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Gaffney High has class sizes larger than 89% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gaffney High ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Gaffney, SC.
School address
District: Cherokee 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450150000285 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Gaffney High held near 1,878 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+40 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 104.0 → 107.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+40 students YoY 450150000285 · Gaffney, SC High · MID · TRAD
1,827 enr · 17.6:1 · 79.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Gaffney Middle (851 students)
Gaffney High held near 1,878 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+40 headcount). Teacher FTE added 104.0 → 107.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Gaffney High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Gaffney High
1,827 students
- Gaffney Middle
Gaffney Middle
851 students
- B. D. Lee Elem 603
B. D. Lee Elementary
603 students
- Grassy Pond El 519
Grassy Pond Elementary
519 students
- Blacksburg Hig 482
Blacksburg High
482 students
- Limestone-Cent 436
Limestone-Central Elementary
436 students
What this shows Gaffney High reports 1,827 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gaffney High compares
Gaffney High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 23% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.9% | ▲ 8% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,827 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,827
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,668
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
421
in-school suspensions + 399 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 135 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 51.9%
African American 29.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Gaffney High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cherokee 01 reports $13,668 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gaffney High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaffney Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| B. D. Lee Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grassy Pond Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blacksburg High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Limestone-Central Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gaffney High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,827 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Gaffney High
How many students attend Gaffney High?
Gaffney High has 1,827 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gaffney, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,838 (2022-23) → 1,878 (2023-24), nearly flat (+40).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gaffney High?
The student-teacher ratio at Gaffney High is 17.6:1, which is 23% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gaffney High?
79.9% of students at Gaffney High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gaffney High?
The largest demographic group at Gaffney High is White at 51.9% of enrollment, in Gaffney, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gaffney High?
Gaffney High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gaffney High rank among public schools in Gaffney?
By Resource Investment Index, Gaffney High ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Gaffney, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Gaffney on the city page.
What other schools are in Cherokee 01?
Besides Gaffney High, Cherokee 01 also operates Gaffney Middle (851 students), B. D. Lee Elementary (603 students), and Grassy Pond Elementary (519 students). See the Cherokee 01 district page for the complete list.