Top Rankings
Spartanburg 05 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 9,785 students in Spartanburg 05 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 05 School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% 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
12 Schools
1,271 Schools
# Students
9,785 Students
781,955 Students
# Teachers
694 Teachers
54,128 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Spartanburg 05 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 87% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#16 out of 83 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
48%
Graduation Rate
87%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.65
# American Indian Students
10 Students
2,287 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
165 Students
13,272 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,359 Students
94,051 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
12%
# Black Students
1,884 Students
250,296 Students
% Black Students
19%
32%
# White Students
5,597 Students
377,904 Students
% White Students
57%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
999 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
743 Students
42,271 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
265
24,990
# Students in K Grade:
693
54,621
# Students in 1st Grade:
724
56,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
731
56,023
# Students in 3rd Grade:
768
56,357
# Students in 4th Grade:
744
56,954
# Students in 5th Grade:
759
57,774
# Students in 6th Grade:
705
58,706
# Students in 7th Grade:
782
61,630
# Students in 8th Grade:
775
62,654
# Students in 9th Grade:
828
72,536
# Students in 10th Grade:
735
60,397
# Students in 11th Grade:
649
52,961
# Students in 12th Grade:
627
50,278
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,670 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,453. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,275 is less than the state median of $15,044. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$144 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$120 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,670
$15,453
Spending / Student
$12,275
$15,044
Best Spartanburg 05 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
James Byrnes Freshman Academy
(Math: 72% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Rowe Street
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-2320
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-2320
Grades: 9
| 788 students
Rank: #22.
Abner Creek Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2050 Abner Creek Road
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-2334
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-2334
Grades: PK-4
| 678 students
Rank: #33.
Reidville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
520 Main Street
Reidville, SC 29375
(864) 949-2388
Reidville, SC 29375
(864) 949-2388
Grades: PK-4
| 576 students
Rank: #44.
Lyman Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1221 Holly Springs Road
Lyman, SC 29365
(864) 949-2330
Lyman, SC 29365
(864) 949-2330
Grades: PK-4
| 809 students
Rank: #55.
Berry Shoals Intermediate
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Shoals Road
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-2300
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-2300
Grades: 5-6
| 803 students
Rank: #66.
River Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5960 Reidville Road
Moore, SC 29369
(864) 949-7620
Moore, SC 29369
(864) 949-7620
Grades: PK-4
| 782 students
Rank: #77.
Florence Chapel Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
290 Shoals Road
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-2310
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-2310
Grades: 7-8
| 825 students
Rank: #88.
James F. Byrnes High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
150 East Main Street
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-2355
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-2355
Grades: 9-12
| 2,051 students
Rank: #99.
Wellford Of Science And Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
864 Syphrit Road
Wellford, SC 29385
(864) 949-2385
Wellford, SC 29385
(864) 949-2385
Grades: PK-4
| 441 students
Rank: #1010.
Beech Springs Intermediate
(Math: 42% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 South Danzler Road
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-7600
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-7600
Grades: 5-6
| 661 students
Rank: #1111.
Duncan Elementary School Of The Arts
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 South Danzler Road
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-2373
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-2373
Grades: PK-4
| 639 students
Rank: #1212.
D. R. Hill Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1303 Holly Springs Road
Lyman, SC 29365
(864) 949-2370
Lyman, SC 29365
(864) 949-2370
Grades: 7-8
| 732 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Spartanburg 05 School District?
Spartanburg 05 School District manages 12 public schools serving 9,785 students.
What is the rank of Spartanburg 05 School District?
Spartanburg 05 School District is ranked #17 out of 78 school districts in South Carolina (top 30%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Spartanburg 05 School District?
57% of Spartanburg 05 School District students are White, 19% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Spartanburg 05 School District?
Spartanburg 05 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 05 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,275 is less than the state median of $15,044. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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