Top Rankings
Spartanburg 03 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,624 students in Spartanburg 03 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 03 School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,271 Schools
# Students
2,624 Students
781,955 Students
# Teachers
187 Teachers
54,128 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Spartanburg 03 School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 78 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#26 out of 83 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
48%
Graduation Rate
92%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.65
# American Indian Students
6 Students
2,287 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
33 Students
13,272 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
270 Students
94,051 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
12%
# Black Students
379 Students
250,296 Students
% Black Students
15%
32%
# White Students
1,776 Students
377,904 Students
% White Students
68%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
999 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
159 Students
42,271 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
121
24,990
# Students in K Grade:
170
54,621
# Students in 1st Grade:
174
56,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
149
56,023
# Students in 3rd Grade:
203
56,357
# Students in 4th Grade:
168
56,954
# Students in 5th Grade:
195
57,774
# Students in 6th Grade:
188
58,706
# Students in 7th Grade:
251
61,630
# Students in 8th Grade:
192
62,654
# Students in 9th Grade:
236
72,536
# Students in 10th Grade:
203
60,397
# Students in 11th Grade:
178
52,961
# Students in 12th Grade:
196
50,278
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,227 is higher than the state median of $15,453. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,741 is higher than the state median of $15,044. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$52 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,227
$15,453
Spending / Student
$19,741
$15,044
Best Spartanburg 03 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Broome High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
381 Cherry Hill Road
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 279-6700
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 279-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 813 students
Rank: #22.
Cowpens Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
341 Foster Street
Cowpens, SC 29330
(864) 279-6300
Cowpens, SC 29330
(864) 279-6300
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #33.
Pacolet Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
150 Mcdowell Street
Pacolet, SC 29372
(864) 279-6500
Pacolet, SC 29372
(864) 279-6500
Grades: PK-5
| 400 students
Rank: #44.
Cannons Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1315 Old Converse Road
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 279-6100
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 279-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 355 students
Rank: n/an/a
451 Heritage Hill Road
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 279-6200
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 279-6200
Grades: 6-8
| 631 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Spartanburg 03 School District?
Spartanburg 03 School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,624 students.
What is the rank of Spartanburg 03 School District?
Spartanburg 03 School District is ranked #5 out of 78 school districts in South Carolina (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Carolina school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Spartanburg 03 School District?
68% of Spartanburg 03 School District students are White, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Spartanburg 03 School District?
Spartanburg 03 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Spartanburg 03 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,741 is higher than the state median of $15,044. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
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