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Best Cherokee County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,408 students in Cherokee County, SC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Cherokee County, SC are Gaffney High School and Blacksburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cherokee County, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in Cherokee County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Cherokee County, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Blacksburg High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Cherokee County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gaffney High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
149 Twin Lake Road
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,878 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Blacksburg High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
201 West Ramseur Drive
Blacksburg, SC 29702
(864) 206-2378
Gr: 9-12 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Institute Of Innovation
Vocational School
175 Campus Drive
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-2576
Gr: 9-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Cherokee County, SC

Cherokee County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
213 Alma Street
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-6482
Gr: PK-5 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
805 East Frederick Street
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-6129
Gr: 6-8 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
604 Goucher School Road
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-6890
Gr: PK-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
815 West Rutledge Avenue
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-2302
Gr: 6-8 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
301 Spruce Street
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-2520
Gr: PK-5 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cherokee County, SC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cherokee County, SC include Gaffney High School and Blacksburg High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cherokee County?
3 public high schools are located in Cherokee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cherokee County?
Cherokee County public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Cherokee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cherokee County include: Blacksburg High School vs. Gaffney High School, Gaffney High School vs. Blacksburg High School

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