For the 2025 school year, there are 83 public schools serving 55,543 students in Spartanburg County, SC (there are 21 private schools, serving 3,369 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Spartanburg County, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Spartanburg County, SC are James Byrnes Freshman Academy, Boiling Springs High School and Chesnee High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spartanburg County, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Spartanburg County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Spartanburg County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Byrnes Freshman Academy
(Math: 89% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
100 Rowe Street
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-2320
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-2320
Gr: 9 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
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 | 2,796 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
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 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Chapman High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1420 Compton Bridge Road
Inman, SC 29349
(864) 472-2836
Inman, SC 29349
(864) 472-2836
Gr: 9-12 | 1,068 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Broome High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
381 Cherry Hill Road
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 279-6700
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 279-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 888 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
Dorman High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1050 Cavalier Way
Roebuck, SC 29376
(864) 582-4347
Roebuck, SC 29376
(864) 582-4347
Gr: 9-12 | 3,925 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #88.
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 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #99.
Pine St. Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 South Pine Street
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 594-4470
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 594-4470
Gr: PK-5 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1010.
Spartanburg High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2250 E. Main Street
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 594-4410
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 594-4410
Gr: 9-12 | 2,205 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1111.
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 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1212.
Reidville Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
520 Main Street
Reidville, SC 29375
(864) 949-2388
Reidville, SC 29375
(864) 949-2388
Gr: PK-4 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Jesse Boyd Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1505 Fernwood Glendale Road
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 594-4430
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 594-4430
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
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 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1515.
Holly Springs-motlow Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
325 Motlow School Road
Campobello, SC 29322
(864) 472-8120
Campobello, SC 29322
(864) 472-8120
Gr: PK-6 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Cannons Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1315 Old Converse Road
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 279-6100
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 279-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
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 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1818.
Pauline-glenn Springs Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2957 Highway 56
Pauline, SC 29374
(864) 583-1868
Pauline, SC 29374
(864) 583-1868
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1919.
New Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9251 Highway 9
Inman, SC 29349
(864) 592-1970
Inman, SC 29349
(864) 592-1970
Gr: PK-6 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2020.
Green Charter School Spartanburg
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8150 Warren H. Abernathy Highw
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 586-3939
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 586-3939
Gr: PK-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2121.
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 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2222.
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 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2323.
Landrum High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18818 Asheville Highway
Campobello, SC 29322
(864) 457-2606
Campobello, SC 29322
(864) 457-2606
Gr: 9-12 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2424.
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 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2525.
James F. Byrnes High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 East Main Street
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-2355
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-2355
Gr: 9-12 | 2,315 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2626.
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 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2727.
Lyman Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1221 Holly Springs Road
Lyman, SC 29365
(864) 949-2330
Lyman, SC 29365
(864) 949-2330
Gr: PK-4 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2828.
Abner Creek Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2050 Abner Creek Road
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-2334
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-2334
Gr: PK-4 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2929.
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: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Meeting Street Academy-spartanburg
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 East Broad Street Suite 11
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 253-1800
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 253-1800
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
River Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5960 Reidville Road
Moore, SC 29369
(864) 949-7620
Moore, SC 29369
(864) 949-7620
Gr: PK-4 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #3232.
Florence Chapel Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
290 Shoals Road
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-2310
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-2310
Gr: 7-8 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #3333.
Campobello-gramling School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
250 Fagan Avenue
Campobello, SC 29322
(864) 472-9110
Campobello, SC 29322
(864) 472-9110
Gr: PK-8 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #3434.
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 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #3535.
Cowpens Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
341 Foster Street
Cowpens, SC 29330
(864) 279-6300
Cowpens, SC 29330
(864) 279-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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Spartanburg County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3655 Boiling Springs Road
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-2610
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-2610
Gr: 9
2055 Hanging Rock Road
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-2884
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-2884
Gr: 5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
451 Heritage Hills Road
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 279-6200
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 279-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
150 Foster Street
Cowpens, SC 29330
(864) 279-6400
Cowpens, SC 29330
(864) 279-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
1225 Cavalier Way
Roebuck, SC 29376
(864) 582-3479
Roebuck, SC 29376
(864) 582-3479
Gr: 9 | 851 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
1475 Skylyn Drive
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 594-4448
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 594-4448
Gr: K-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Mccarthy/teszler Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
175 Burdette Street
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 596-8491
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 596-8491
Gr: PK-12 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
850 Sunny Acres Road
Pacolet, SC 29372
(864) 279-6600
Pacolet, SC 29372
(864) 279-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
301 Crescent Ave
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 594-4465
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 594-4465
Gr: PK-6 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
50 Emory Road
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 594-4513
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 594-4513
Gr: 9 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
301 Crescent Avenue
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 594-4465
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 594-4465
Gr: PK | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
230 Bryant Road
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 594-4400
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 594-4400
Gr: K-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
364 Successful Way
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 594-4482
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 594-4482
Gr: 7-9
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Spartanburg County, SC?
The top ranked public schools in Spartanburg County, SC include James Byrnes Freshman Academy, Boiling Springs High School and Chesnee High School.
How many public schools are located in Spartanburg County?
83 public schools are located in Spartanburg County.
What percentage of students in Spartanburg County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Spartanburg County are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Spartanburg County?
Spartanburg County public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Spartanburg County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Spartanburg County include: D. R. Hill Middle School vs. Florence Chapel Middle School, Florence Chapel Middle School vs. D. R. Hill Middle School, Carver Middle School vs. Mccracken Middle School
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