Top Rankings
Spartanburg 04 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,886 students in Spartanburg 04 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Spartanburg 04 School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,275 Schools
# Students
2,886 Students
793,942 Students
# Teachers
180 Teachers
55,972 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Spartanburg 04 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 77% has decreased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#19 out of 74 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
50%
Graduation Rate
77%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.67
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
13%
14%
% Black
13%
31%
% White
64%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,752 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,220. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,029 is less than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,752
$15,220
Spending / Student
$11,029
$14,817
Best Spartanburg 04 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodruff High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
710 Cross Anchor Highway
Woodruff, SC 29388
(864) 476-7045
Woodruff, SC 29388
(864) 476-7045
Gr: 9-12 | 808 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Woodruff Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
915 Cross Anchor Road
Woodruff, SC 29388
(864) 476-3123
Woodruff, SC 29388
(864) 476-3123
Gr: 3-5 | 615 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Woodruff Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 S. J. Workman Highway
Woodruff, SC 29388
(864) 476-3150
Woodruff, SC 29388
(864) 476-3150
Gr: 6-8 | 688 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
200 Lucy P. Edwards Road
Woodruff, SC 29388
(864) 476-3174
Woodruff, SC 29388
(864) 476-3174
Gr: PK-2 | 775 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Spartanburg 04 School District?
Spartanburg 04 School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,886 students.
What is the rank of Spartanburg 04hool District?
Spartanburg 04hool District is ranked #18 out of 74 school districts in South Carolina (top 30%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Spartanburg 04hool District?
64% of Spartanburg 04hool District students are White, 13% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Spartanburg 04hool District?
Spartanburg 04hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What is Spartanburg 04hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,029 is less than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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