Summary:
The Cherokee 01 school district in South Carolina is home to two high schools: Gaffney High and Blacksburg High. Based on the available data, Blacksburg High appears to be the standout performer in the district, outranking Gaffney High on several key academic metrics.
Blacksburg High is ranked 155th out of 235 South Carolina high schools, while Gaffney High ranks 207th. Blacksburg High also holds a higher 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, compared to the 1-star rating for Gaffney High. Academically, Blacksburg High outperforms Gaffney High and the district/state averages in areas such as Algebra 1/Math proficiency, English 1 and English 2 proficiency, and U.S. History proficiency. This stronger academic performance may be attributed to Blacksburg High's higher spending per student ($15,397) compared to Gaffney High ($13,821), as well as its lower student-teacher ratio of 13.9 versus 17.5 at Gaffney High.
However, both schools face similar challenges, with high chronic absenteeism rates exceeding 22% and comparable graduation and dropout rates. Additionally, the high free/reduced lunch rates at both schools, over 74%, suggest these are high-need communities that may require additional resources and support. Overall, the data highlights Blacksburg High as the stronger performing school in the Cherokee 01 district, but both schools face significant challenges in supporting their students' academic and social-emotional needs.
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