Gaffney High

Cherokee 01
149 Twin Lake Road
Gaffney, SC 29341
1,827 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Gaffney High School, located at 149 Twin Lake Road in Gaffney, South Carolina, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Cherokee County School District. As a large public high school, it acts as a central hub for the local community, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, elective pathways, and various vocational or career-readiness programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

The school is widely recognized for its robust extracurricular culture, most notably its highly successful athletic programs. The "Gaffney Indians" maintain a storied tradition in South Carolina high school sports, particularly in football, which often serves as a significant source of school spirit and community engagement. Beyond athletics, the school provides a variety of clubs, organizations, and arts programs, striving to foster a well-rounded educational environment that supports the academic and personal development of its diverse student body.
1,827
Total Students
103.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    949 (51.9%)
  • Black
    546 (29.9%)
  • Hispanic
    262 (14.3%)
  • Two or More
    45 (2.5%)
  • Asian
    23 (1.3%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Cherokee 01
Phone: (864)206-2000
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,827
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 103.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 525
Grade 10 497
Grade 11 419
Grade 12 386
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Institute of Innovation
Cherokee 01
0 Students
175 Campus Drive
Gaffney, SC 29341 (2.3 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th