Top Rankings
Spartanburg 02 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 11,806 students in Spartanburg 02 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Spartanburg 02 School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
14 Schools
1,276 Schools
# Students
11,806 Students
795,969 Students
# Teachers
741 Teachers
56,621 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Spartanburg 02 School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 74 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#5 out of 74 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
50%
Graduation Rate
90%
83.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.4%
25.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.67
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
6%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
15%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
67%
46%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,770 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,162. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,647 is less than the state median of $16,961. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$174 MM
$14,457 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$149 MM
$13,500 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$14,770
$18,162
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$12,647
$16,961
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Spartanburg 02 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boiling Springs High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2251 Old Furnace Road
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-8465
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-8465
Gr: 9-12 | 2,772 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Chesnee High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
795 South Alabama Avenue
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 461-7318
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 461-7318
Gr: 9-12 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Cooley Springs-fingerville Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
140 Cooley Springs School Road
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 592-1211
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 592-1211
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Carlisle-foster's Grove Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
625 Foster's Grove Road
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 578-2215
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 578-2215
Gr: PK-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Sugar Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2055 Hanging Rock Road
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-2884
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-2884
Gr: PK-5 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Mayo Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 Springdale Road
Mayo, SC 29368
(864) 461-2622
Mayo, SC 29368
(864) 461-2622
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Shoally Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3777 Paris Bridge Road
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 594-3200
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 594-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #88.
Chesnee Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
985 Fairfield Road
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 461-7322
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 461-7322
Gr: PK-5 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #99.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
151 Mud Creek Road
Inman, SC 29349
(864) 814-3870
Inman, SC 29349
(864) 814-3870
Gr: PK-5 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1010.
Boiling Springs Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Double Bridge Road
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-1231
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-1231
Gr: PK-5 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1111.
James H. Hendrix Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1084 Springfield Road
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 216-4000
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 216-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1212.
Chesnee Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
805 South Alabama Avenue
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 461-3900
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 461-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1313.
Rainbow Lake Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1951 Riveroak Road
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 253-5700
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 253-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 973 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1414.
Boiling Springs Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4801 Highway 9
Inman, SC 29349
(864) 578-5954
Inman, SC 29349
(864) 578-5954
Gr: 6-8 | 1,122 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Spartanburg 02 School District?
Spartanburg 02 School District manages 14 public schools serving 11,806 students.
What is the rank of Spartanburg 02hool District?
Spartanburg 02hool District is ranked #5 out of 74 school districts in South Carolina (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Carolina school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Spartanburg 02hool District?
67% of Spartanburg 02hool District students are White, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Spartanburg 02hool District?
Spartanburg 02hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What is Spartanburg 02hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,647 is less than the state median of $16,961. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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