Gaffney Middle

805 East Frederick Street
Gaffney, SC 29340

921 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Gaffney Middle School, located at 805 East Frederick Street in Gaffney, South Carolina, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Cherokee County School District. As a middle-level institution, it is dedicated to supporting the academic, social, and emotional development of students during their transition from elementary to high school. The school typically offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects such as English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, often complemented by various elective programs designed to foster student interests and skill development.

In addition to its academic offerings, Gaffney Middle School emphasizes creating a structured and engaging learning environment. The school plays an active role in the local community by promoting student involvement in extracurricular activities, sports, and school-wide initiatives. By focusing on both rigorous instruction and personal growth, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of secondary education and to help them build a strong foundation for their future academic and career goals.

921

Total Students

67.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gaffney Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	466
Hispanic	115
Black	306
Asian	8
Two or More	26

White
466 (50.6 %)
Black
306 (33.2 %)
Hispanic
115 (12.5 %)
Two or More
26 (2.8 %)
Asian
8 (0.9 %)

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)206-6129
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	921
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
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 6 297

Grade 7 288

Grade 8 336