For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 921 students in 29340, SC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29340, SC are Cherokee Charter Academy and John E. Ewing Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 29340 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29340, SC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29340, SC Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
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%
Rank: #22.
John E. Ewing Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
171 East Junior High Road
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-2449
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-2449
Gr: 6-8 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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 middle schools in 29340, SC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 29340, SC include Cherokee Charter Academy and John E. Ewing Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29340?
2 public middle schools are located in 29340.
What is the racial composition of students in 29340?
29340 public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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