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Dorman High School vs. James F. Byrnes High School

Should you attend Dorman High School or James F. Byrnes High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Dorman High School
1050 Cavalier Way
Roebuck, SC 29376
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
James F. Byrnes High School
150 East Main Street
Duncan, SC 29334
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Dorman High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

James F. Byrnes High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 3,925 students in grades 9-12, Dorman High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 2,315 students in grades 9-12, James F. Byrnes High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
3,925 students
2,315 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dorman High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at James F. Byrnes High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dorman High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at James F. Byrnes High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
218 teachers
124 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dorman High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at James F. Byrnes High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dorman High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Spartanburg 06 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at James F. Byrnes High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Spartanburg 05 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#111 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 10%)
#391 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dorman High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of James F. Byrnes High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
69%
(Top 10% in SC)
35%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dorman High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Spartanburg 06 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James F. Byrnes High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Spartanburg 05 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
79%
(Top 20% in SC)
83%
(Top 10% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dorman High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Spartanburg 06 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James F. Byrnes High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Spartanburg 05 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
69%
(Top 20% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dorman High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Spartanburg 06 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James F. Byrnes High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Spartanburg 05 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
86%
(Top 50% in SC)
83%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Dorman High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Spartanburg 06 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of James F. Byrnes High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Spartanburg 05 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dorman High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of James F. Byrnes High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
1027
53
Grade 10 Students
1147
872
Grade 11 Students
872
739
Grade 12 Students
879
651

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dorman High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Spartanburg 06 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at James F. Byrnes High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Spartanburg 05 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
23%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dorman High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Spartanburg 06 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at James F. Byrnes High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Spartanburg 05 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
32%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dorman High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Spartanburg 06 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at James F. Byrnes High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Spartanburg 05 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
36%
53%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dorman High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Spartanburg 06 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at James F. Byrnes High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Spartanburg 05 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dorman High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Spartanburg 06 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at James F. Byrnes High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Spartanburg 05 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.72
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dorman High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Spartanburg 06 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of James F. Byrnes High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Spartanburg 05 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
50%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dorman High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Spartanburg 06 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at James F. Byrnes High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Spartanburg 05 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dorman High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Spartanburg 06 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at James F. Byrnes High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Spartanburg 05 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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