James Byrnes Freshman Academy

100 Rowe Street
Duncan, SC 29334
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 788 students in grades 9, James Byrnes Freshman Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9
  • Enrollment: 788 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 5% in SC
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

James Byrnes Freshman Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

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School Overview

James Byrnes Freshman Academy's student population of 788 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
788 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

James Byrnes Freshman Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Byrnes Freshman Academy is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (SC)
#15 out of 1095 schools
(Top 5%)
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72%
39%
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≥95%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
15%
12%
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Black
22%
32%
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White
55%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
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Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.63
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is James Byrnes Freshman Academy's ranking?
James Byrnes Freshman Academy is ranked #15 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are James Byrnes Freshman Academy often compared to?
James Byrnes Freshman Academyis often viewed alongside schools like James F. Byrnes High School, Chapman High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend James Byrnes Freshman Academy?
788 students attend James Byrnes Freshman Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of James Byrnes Freshman Academy students are White, 22% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Byrnes Freshman Academy?
James Byrnes Freshman Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does James Byrnes Freshman Academy offer ?
James Byrnes Freshman Academy offers enrollment in grades 9 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is James Byrnes Freshman Academy part of?
James Byrnes Freshman Academy is part of Spartanburg 05 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9
  • Enrollment: 788 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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