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5 schools use the "Gamecocks" mascot.
Most common states: Alabama (2), Georgia (1), Kentucky (1)
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The Gamecock mascot is definitely one to roar about This tough-sounding bird, which is essentially a fierce fighting rooster, has been a symbol of spirit and courage for several schools. The most famous use of the Gamecock mascot is probably at the University of South Carolina, where you'll find Cocky, the costumed mascot, and Sir Big Spur, the live mascot🐓. But it's not just colleges that love this feisty bird; several high schools and middle schools also adopt the Gamecock as their mascot. What makes this mascot so cool is its rich history and the energetic vibe it brings to school events. Whether it's on the football field or in the gym, the Gamecock mascot is all about showing off that bold and fearless spirit🏆. So, if you ever see a Gamecock mascot at a game, you know it's time to get hyped
Hear how the Gamecocks fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 2 programs flying the Gamecocks banner across Alabama. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Drew Kim
Alabama Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Alabama. With 2 schools per million residents, the Gamecocks is part of daily conversations here.”
Taylor Hughes
Alabama Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Gamecocks delivers the perfect animal energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Morgan Hughes
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
5 schools in our database use the Gamecocks mascot across 4 states.
The Gamecocks shows up most in Alabama (2), Georgia (1), and Kentucky (1). Al also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Gamecocks as a Animal and Bird mascot. Programs note that it is known for its tough tone.
High School programs adopt the Gamecocks most often (3 schools). Elementary (2) also feature this mascot.