Cherokee County School District
- BOX 460
- GAFFNEY, SC 29342
- (864) 902-3542
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | - | - |
| Dropout Rate | 5.4% | 3.9% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,859 | $9,155 |
| Students Per Teacher | 14.8 | 14.4 |
| Number of Schools | 19 | - |
| Number of Students | 9,360 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 631 | - |
District Test Scores
HSAP - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.5% | 85.9% | |
| 2009 | 78.5% | 84.6% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.9% | 81.7% | |
| 2009 | 79.4% | 79.6% | |
PASS - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 54.0% | 46.1% | |
| 2009 | 59.5% | 53.6% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.7% | 70.0% | |
| 2009 | 66.7% | 67.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 47.2% | 55.7% | |
| 2009 | 49.2% | 61.5% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 61.8% | 73.2% | |
| 2009 | 64.7% | 74.4% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.3% | 71.0% | |
| 2009 | 63.2% | 68.9% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.7% | 62.3% | |
| 2009 | 69.3% | 63.6% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.5% | 76.7% | |
| 2009 | 73.5% | 76.8% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 58.0% | 69.2% | |
| 2009 | 56.6% | 68.7% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 64.0% | 76.1% | |
| 2009 | 66.7% | 79.8% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.6% | 72.2% | |
| 2009 | 66.4% | 70.1% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.5% | 63.3% | |
| 2009 | 68.2% | 64.8% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.7% | 71.3% | |
| 2009 | 75.7% | 73.5% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.3% | 66.0% | |
| 2009 | 57.6% | 68.3% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 54.3% | 66.1% | |
| 2009 | 55.5% | 70.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.8% | 74.5% | |
| 2009 | 70.4% | 73.2% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.7% | 64.7% | |
| 2009 | 69.9% | 68.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.7% | 70.3% | |
| 2009 | 71.1% | 70.3% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 47.2% | 60.9% | |
| 2009 | 59.5% | 63.9% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.1% | 79.4% | |
| 2009 | 68.9% | 79.6% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.9% | 71.9% | |
| 2009 | 64.2% | 70.3% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.1% | 63.3% | |
| 2009 | 77.4% | 69.4% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.5% | 67.0% | |
| 2009 | 66.2% | 69.5% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 64.7% | 73.3% | |
| 2009 | 58.2% | 71.2% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 50.2% | 62.0% | |
| 2009 | 41.8% | 60.3% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.4% | 69.7% | |
| 2009 | 61.1% | 70.1% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.7% | 66.7% | |
| 2009 | 76.6% | 71.4% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 58.4% | 63.4% | |
| 2009 | 57.9% | 62.6% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 52.9% | 67.7% | |
| 2009 | 52.5% | 62.3% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 51.5% | 68.8% | |
| 2009 | 55.3% | 69.6% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 61.8% | 71.9% | |
| 2009 | 59.2% | 68.1% | |
Source: SC Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 9,360 | 14.8 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 314 |
| Kindergarten Students | 646 |
| 1st Grade Students | 688 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 700 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 684 |
| 4th Grade Students | 766 |
| 5th Grade Students | 666 |
| 6th Grade Students | 664 |
| 7th Grade Students | 690 |
| 8th Grade Students | 698 |
| 9th Grade Students | 807 |
| 10th Grade Students | 695 |
| 11th Grade Students | 562 |
| 12th Grade Students | 579 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 10 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 57 |
| Hispanic | 389 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 2,508 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 6,173 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 4,624 |
| Female | 4,513 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 631 | 14.8 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 22 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 34 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 385 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 190 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 122 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 7 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 29 |
| Elementary | 20 |
| Secondary | 9 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 19 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 83 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 12 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 1 |
| School Administrators | 27 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | - |
| Student Support Services | 42 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 1 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $97,561,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $37,221,000 | 38.2% |
| Property Tax | $21,105,000 | 21.6% |
| All Other Taxes | $5,132,000 | 5.3% |
| Cities and Counties | $5,042,000 | 5.2% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $27,000 | 0.03% |
| School Lunch | $873,000 | 0.9% |
| District Activity Receipts | $1,760,000 | 1.8% |
| Rents and Royalties | $8,000 | 0.01% |
| Interest Earnings | $1,993,000 | 2.0% |
| Private Contributions | $341,000 | 0.3% |
| Miscellaneous | $940,000 | 1.0% |
| Total State Revenues | $50,296,000 | 51.6% |
| General Formula Assistance | $16,087,000 | 16.5% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $11,731,000 | 12.0% |
| Special Education Programs | $2,546,000 | 2.6% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $2,661,000 | 2.7% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $411,000 | 0.4% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $4,173,000 | 4.3% |
| School Lunch Programs | $7,000 | 0.01% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $173,000 | 0.2% |
| Transportation Programs | $517,000 | 0.5% |
| Other Programs | $10,267,000 | 10.5% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Non-Employee Benefits | $1,723,000 | 1.8% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $10,044,000 | 10.3% |
| Through State - Title I | $2,278,000 | 2.3% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $2,104,000 | 2.2% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $483,000 | 0.5% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $53,000 | 0.05% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $15,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $168,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $60,000 | 0.06% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $3,185,000 | 3.3% |
| Through State - Other | $1,312,000 | 1.3% |
| Non-Specified | $386,000 | 0.4% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $82,969,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $46,922,000 | 56.6% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $30,552,000 | 36.8% |
| Student Support | $5,208,000 | 5.3% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $6,450,000 | 6.6% |
| General Administration Support | $757,000 | 0.8% |
| School Administration Support | $5,034,000 | 5.2% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $7,259,000 | 7.4% |
| Student Transportation Support | $3,359,000 | 3.4% |
| Other Support Services | $2,485,000 | 2.5% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $5,495,000 | 6.6% |
| Food Services | $5,270,000 | 5.4% |
| Enterprise Operations | $225,000 | 0.2% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | - | |
| Total Diploma Count | - | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 142 | 5.4% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Cherokee County School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 19
- Students: 9,360
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 631
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| ALMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
213 Alma St
Gaffney, SC Public | PK-5 | 240 | 15.0 |  Review This School |
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| B D LEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
401 Overbrook Dr
Gaffney, SC Public | PK-5 | 407 | 17.0 | Review This School |
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| BLACKSBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
402 Hardin St
Blacksburg, SC Public | 3-5 | 386 | 18.4 | Review This School |
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| BLACKSBURG HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
201 West Ramseur St
Blacksburg, SC Public | 9-12 | 580 | 16.1 | Review This School |
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| BLACKSBURG MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
101 London St
Blacksburg, SC Public | 6-8 | 399 | 16.0 |  3.5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| BLACKSBURG PRIMARY SCHOOL | ||||
1010 East Cherokee St
Blacksburg, SC Public | PK-2 | 421 | 16.2 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CHEROKEE VOCATIONAL CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
3206 Cherokee Ave
Gaffney, SC Public | 10-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| CORINTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
128 Corinth Rd
Gaffney, SC Public | PK-5 | 391 | 17.0 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| DRAYTONVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2373 Wilkinsville Hwy
Gaffney, SC Public | PK-5 | 316 | 15.8 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| GAFFNEY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
149 Twin Lakes Rd
Gaffney, SC Public | 9-12 | 2,063 | 18.4 |  4.5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| GAFFNEY MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
805 East Frederick St
Gaffney, SC Public | 6-8 | 681 | 17.0 | Review This School |
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| GOUCHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
604 Goucher School Rd
Gaffney, SC Public | PK-5 | 296 | 17.4 | 3.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| GRANARD MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
815 West Rutledge Ave
Gaffney, SC Public | 6-8 | 510 | 15.5 | 4.5 out of 5 6 Reviews |
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| GRASSY POND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1146 Boiling Springs Hwy
Gaffney, SC Public | PK-5 | 528 | 18.2 | Review This School |
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| JOHN E. EWING MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
171 East Jr. High School Rd
Gaffney, SC Public | 6-8 | 462 | 17.1 | Review This School |
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| LIMESTONE / CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
727 Pacolet Hwy
Gaffney, SC Public | PK-5 | 408 | 16.3 | Review This School |
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| LUTHER VAUGHAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
192 Vaughan Rd
Gaffney, SC Public | PK-5 | 291 | 12.7 |  3 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| MARY BRAMLETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
301 Spruce St
Gaffney, SC Public | PK-5 | 298 | 14.9 | 3 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| NORTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
840 Green River Rd
Gaffney, SC Public | PK-5 | 482 | 15.8 | Review This School |
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