For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 516 students in 29340, SC.
The top-ranked public charter school in 29340, SC is Cherokee Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 29340 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the South Carolina public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 58% statewide average). Charter schools in 29340, SC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public charter school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 29340, SC Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cherokee Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3206 Cherokee Avenue
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 489-7198
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 489-7198
Gr: PK-8 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
29340, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
213 Alma Street
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-6482
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
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
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-6890
Gr: PK-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
301 Spruce Street
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-2520
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 charter schools in 29340, SC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 29340, SC include Cherokee Charter Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 29340?
1 public charter schools are located in 29340.
What is the racial composition of students in 29340?
29340 public charter schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public charter schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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