Cherokee County Public Schools
Cherokee County, South Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
16
public schools
Total Enrollment
8,405
students
School Districts
1
district
How to use the Cherokee County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for South Carolina; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Cherokee County has one district entry in this county file: Cherokee 01. Use the table to compare schools, grade spans, and program flags within that district.
School records are spread across 2 listed communities. Gaffney has the most listed schools, with 12 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 10 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
1 school in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
16
in Cherokee County
Reported Enrollment
8,405
16 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
1
6% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Cherokee County
Cherokee 01
16 Public Schools in Cherokee County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 16 of 16 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaffney High | Profile | Cherokee 01 | Gaffney, 29341Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,838 |
| Gaffney Middle | Listed only | Cherokee 01 | Gaffney, 29340Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 921 |
| B. D. Lee Elementary | Listed only | Cherokee 01 | Gaffney, 29341Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 607 |
| Blacksburg High | Listed only | Cherokee 01 | Blacksburg, 29702Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 553 |
| Grassy Pond Elementary | Listed only | Cherokee 01 | Gaffney, 29341Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 503 |
| Limestone-Central Elementary | Listed only | Cherokee 01 | Gaffney, 29341Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 490 |
| John E. Ewing Middle | Listed only | Cherokee 01 | Gaffney, 29340Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 486 |
| Cherokee Charter School | Listed only | Charter Institute at Erskine | Gaffney, 29340Rural: Fringe | PK–7 | Charter | 480 |
| Luther L. Vaughan Elementary | Listed only | Cherokee 01 | Gaffney, 29341Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 419 |
| Northwest Elementary | Listed only | Cherokee 01 | Gaffney, 29341Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 419 |
| Blacksburg Primary | Listed only | Cherokee 01 | Blacksburg, 29702Rural: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 394 |
| Blacksburg Elementary | Listed only | Cherokee 01 | Blacksburg, 29702Rural: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 362 |
| Blacksburg Middle | Listed only | Cherokee 01 | Blacksburg, 29702Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 360 |
| Corinth Elementary | Listed only | Cherokee 01 | Gaffney, 29340Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 334 |
| Draytonville Elementary | Listed only | Cherokee 01 | Gaffney, 29340Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 239 |
| Institute of Innovation | Listed only | Cherokee 01 | Gaffney, 29341Town: Fringe | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Gaffney High
Cherokee 01
Gaffney, 29341 / Town: Fringe
Gaffney Middle
Cherokee 01
Gaffney, 29340 / Town: Fringe
B. D. Lee Elementary
Cherokee 01
Gaffney, 29341 / Town: Fringe
Blacksburg High
Cherokee 01
Blacksburg, 29702 / Rural: Distant
Grassy Pond Elementary
Cherokee 01
Gaffney, 29341 / Rural: Fringe
Limestone-Central Elementary
Cherokee 01
Gaffney, 29341 / Rural: Fringe
John E. Ewing Middle
Cherokee 01
Gaffney, 29340 / Town: Fringe
Cherokee Charter School
Charter Institute at Erskine
Gaffney, 29340 / Rural: Fringe
Luther L. Vaughan Elementary
Cherokee 01
Gaffney, 29341 / Town: Fringe
Northwest Elementary
Cherokee 01
Gaffney, 29341 / Rural: Fringe
Blacksburg Primary
Cherokee 01
Blacksburg, 29702 / Rural: Distant
Blacksburg Elementary
Cherokee 01
Blacksburg, 29702 / Rural: Distant
Blacksburg Middle
Cherokee 01
Blacksburg, 29702 / Rural: Distant
Corinth Elementary
Cherokee 01
Gaffney, 29340 / Rural: Fringe
Draytonville Elementary
Cherokee 01
Gaffney, 29340 / Rural: Fringe
Institute of Innovation
Cherokee 01
Gaffney, 29341 / Town: Fringe
Cherokee County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Cherokee County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in South Carolina. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Cherokee County public school directory?
The directory lists 16 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Cherokee County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Cherokee County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Cherokee County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 1 school in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Cherokee County?
This county has one district entry in the current school file. Compare individual schools by grade range, enrollment, and program flags, then confirm local assignment rules with the district.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Cherokee County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.