Summary:
The city of Gaffney, South Carolina is home to 11 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the schools, with some standout performers like Corinth Elementary and Grassy Pond Elementary ranking among the top in the state, while others like B.D. Lee Elementary and Luther L. Vaughan Elementary lag significantly behind.
The data also reveals high levels of economic disadvantage across the district, with free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 67.4% at Grassy Pond Elementary to 100% at several schools. This suggests that many students are coming from low-income households, which can present additional challenges for schools in supporting student learning and development. Interestingly, the performance of Cherokee Charter Academy outpaces many of the traditional public schools in the district, hinting at potential benefits of the charter school model.
Overall, the data provides a detailed look at the educational landscape in Gaffney, South Carolina, highlighting both areas of strength and areas in need of improvement across the Cherokee 01 and Charter Institute at Erskine districts. The significant disparities in performance suggest that more work is needed to ensure equitable access to high-quality education for all students in the area.
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