Gaffney Middle School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 681 middle school students from grades 6-8
- Ranks 181st out of 227 middle schools in SC.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 805 E. Frederick Street, Gaffney, SC 29340
- Principal or Admin: Herman Thompson
- Fax: (864) 902-3637
- 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: 681
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 40.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 17.0
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 330 (48.5%)
- Females: 344 (50.5%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 63 (9.3%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 415 (60.9%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 478 (70.2%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 | 0.1% |
| Black | 264 | 38.8% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.7% |
| Hispanic | 65 | 9.5% |
| White | 339 | 49.8% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Grade | 220 | 32.3% |
| 7th Grade | 230 | 33.8% |
| 8th Grade | 231 | 33.9% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 52%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:48%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 11 Years
- Average Salary: $39,576
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $31,155 | 38% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $44,689 | 62% |
Source: SC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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