Gaffney High School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 2,063 high school students from grades 9-12
- Ranks 78th out of 164 high schools in SC.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 149 Twin Lakes Road, Gaffney, SC 29341
- Principal or Admin: Marlene Davis
- Fax: (864) 902-3628
- Website: www.cherokeeschoolssc.org
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Cherokee County School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,859
- Dropout Rate: 5.4%
- Students Per Teacher: 15.9
- Enrolled Students: 9,159
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 2,063
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 112.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 18.4
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 1,035 (50.2%)
- Females: 1,024 (49.6%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 81 (3.9%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 859 (41.6%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 940 (45.6%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
American Indian | - | - |
Black | 665 | 32.2% |
Asian | 10 | 0.5% |
Hispanic | 81 | 3.9% |
White | 1,303 | 63.2% |
Number of Students Per Grade

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
9th Grade | 641 | 31.1% |
10th Grade | 539 | 26.1% |
11th Grade | 440 | 21.3% |
12th Grade | 443 | 21.5% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 44%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:56%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 14 Years
- Average Salary: $41,395
Teacher Experience by Number of Years

Salary | Percent | |
---|---|---|
1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $32,538 | 29% |
More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $45,054 | 72% |
Source: SC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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