Boiling Springs High School is a public high school located in Boiling Springs, South Carolina. A new campus for the high school opened in the fall of 2019. The campus was funded through community support for a bond referendum passed in the fall of 2016.
Serving 2,772 students in grades 9-12, Boiling Springs High School 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 79% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,772 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 30% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Boiling Springs High serves the southwest part of Boiling Springs, SC, covering an area of approximately 87.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Boiling Springs High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Boiling Springs High School's student population of 2,772 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 142 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,772 students
Total Classroom Teachers
142 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Boiling Springs High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boiling Springs High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#35 out of 1118 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
19%
31%
White
61%
46%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
83.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.9%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bulldogs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boiling Springs High School's ranking?
Boiling Springs High School is ranked #35 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Boiling Springs High School often compared to?
Boiling Springs High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Broome High School, Spartanburg High School, Chapman High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Boiling Springs High School?
The graduation rate of Boiling Springs High School is 91%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Boiling Springs High School?
2,772 students attend Boiling Springs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Boiling Springs High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Boiling Springs High School?
Boiling Springs High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Boiling Springs High School offer ?
Boiling Springs High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Boiling Springs High School part of?
Boiling Springs High School is part of Spartanburg 02 School District.
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