Best Public Charter Schools in Cherokee County (2025-26)

Best Cherokee County Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 516 students in Cherokee County, SC.

The top ranked public charter school in Cherokee County, SC is Cherokee Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Cherokee County, SC public charter school have an score of 44% (versus the South Carolina public charter school average of 40%), and score of 45% (versus the 58% statewide average). Charter schools in Cherokee County 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 Public Charter Schools in Cherokee County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Cherokee Charter Academy

Charter School

(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
:

Bottom 50%

3206 Cherokee Avenue
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 489-7198

Gr: PK-8 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

[+] Show Closed 51��s in Cherokee County, SC

Cherokee County 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Alma Elementary School (Closed 2023)

213 Alma Street
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-6482

Gr: PK-5 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Gaffney Middle School (Closed 2024)

805 East Frederick Street
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-6129

Gr: 6-8 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Goucher Elementary School (Closed 2023)

604 Goucher School Road
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 206-6890

Gr: PK-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Granard Middle School (Closed 2020)

815 West Rutledge Avenue
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 206-2302

Gr: 6-8 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Mary Bramlett Elementary School (Closed 2023)

301 Spruce Street
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 Cherokee County, SC?

The top ranked public charter schools in Cherokee County, SC include Cherokee Charter Academy.

How many public charter schools are located in Cherokee County?

1 public charter schools are located in Cherokee County.

What is the racial composition of students in Cherokee County?

Cherokee County 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).