- Enrollment
- 1,827
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gaffney, SC
Gaffney Middle
Federal NCES profile for Gaffney Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450150000549
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gaffney Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of South Carolina schools.
- #6 of 11
- public schools in Gaffney · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gaffney Middle has class sizes smaller than 70% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gaffney Middle ranks #6 of 11 public schools in Gaffney, SC.
School address
District: Cherokee 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450150000549 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-69 students YoY
Gaffney Middle shrank from 921 students in 2022-23 to 852 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 67.5 → 64.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-69 students YoY 450150000549 · Gaffney, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
851 enr · 12.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Gaffney High (1,827 students)
Gaffney Middle shrank from 921 students in 2022-23 to 852 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE lost 67.5 → 64.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Gaffney Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gaffney High
Gaffney High
1,827 students
- This school
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 Middle reports 851 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gaffney Middle compares
Gaffney Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 851 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
851
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 30% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
54.3%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
311
in-school suspensions + 574 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 36.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 104.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 43.4%
African American 37.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Gaffney Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaffney High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| B. D. Lee Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grassy Pond Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blacksburg High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Limestone-Central Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gaffney Middle'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
Similar middle schools in Gaffney
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~851 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gaffney Middle
How many students attend Gaffney Middle?
Gaffney Middle has 851 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gaffney, SC. CCD year-over-year: 921 (2022-23) → 852 (2023-24), down 69.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gaffney Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Gaffney Middle is 12.7:1, which is 11% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gaffney Middle?
100.0% of students at Gaffney Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gaffney Middle?
The largest demographic group at Gaffney Middle is White at 43.4% of enrollment, in Gaffney, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gaffney Middle?
Gaffney Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Gaffney?
By Resource Investment Index, Gaffney Middle ranks #6 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 Middle, Cherokee 01 also operates Gaffney High (1,827 students), B. D. Lee Elementary (603 students), and Grassy Pond Elementary (519 students). See the Cherokee 01 district page for the complete list.