C
Below Average
56/100

Cherokee Charter Academy

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School Charter School
📍 3206 Cherokee Avenue, Gaffney, SC 29340
Overall
C
56/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
1.0 grade levels below the U.S. average · 45th percentile in South Carolina
Growth
C
Students gain 0.76 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 32nd percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against South Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

56
Repit Score
out of 100
516
Students
enrolled
11.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%45/1001.0 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%32/100Students gain 0.76 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 32nd percentile in South Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%93/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in South Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

➗ Math proficiency37% (−10 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

School Information

Address 3206 Cherokee Avenue
City Gaffney
ZIP Code 29340
District 4503909
NCES School ID 450390901755
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29340

Understanding the community around Cherokee Charter Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $40,242
Per Capita Income $24,054
Poverty Rate 16.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 12.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.6%
High School or Higher 83.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $98,900
Median Rent $777
Owner-Occupied 72.9%
Renter-Occupied 27.1%
View full data for ZIP 29340 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Cherokee Charter Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 59.3%
Female 40.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 71.1%
Black 16.3%
Hispanic/Latino 8.7%
Two or More Races 2.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 516
Teachers (FTE) 44.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Cherokee Charter Academy?
Cherokee Charter Academy has a Repit School Score of 56 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Cherokee Charter Academy?
Cherokee Charter Academy has 516 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1.
What grades does Cherokee Charter Academy serve?
Cherokee Charter Academy serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Cherokee Charter Academy receive per student?
Cherokee Charter Academy receives $18,946 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Cherokee Charter Academy in 29340 ▼
Avg Home Value
$165,226
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,235
1-Year Change
+10.3%
% Renters
27.1%

Other Schools in 29340

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026