John E. Ewing Middle

171 East Junior High Road
Gaffney, SC 29340

380 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

John E. Ewing Middle School, located in Gaffney, South Carolina, is part of the Cherokee County School District. Serving students in the middle grades, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary and high school education by fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development. The campus is dedicated to providing a supportive environment where students are encouraged to engage in their learning and participate in extracurricular activities that promote school spirit and community involvement.

The school is committed to preparing its students for future success through a curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving skills. By utilizing various educational resources and maintaining a focus on student achievement, the staff at John E. Ewing Middle School strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body. As an integral part of the Gaffney community, the school emphasizes a partnership between parents, educators, and the local public to ensure that every student has the tools necessary to transition effectively into their high school years.

380

Total Students

31.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John E. Ewing Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	230
Hispanic	26
Black	97
Asian	1
Two or More	23
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
230 (60.5%)
Black
97 (25.5%)
Hispanic
26 (6.8%)
Two or More
23 (6.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cherokee 01
Phone:	(864)206-2449
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	380
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 6 124

Grade 7 119

Grade 8 137