Top 10 Best Spartanburg County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 19 public high schools serving 16,947 students in Spartanburg County, SC.
The top ranked public high 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in Spartanburg County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Spartanburg County, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is High Point Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high school average of 50% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Spartanburg County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
James Byrnes Freshman Academy
(Math: 72% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
100 Rowe Street
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-2320
Grades: 9
| 788 students
Rank: #22.
Boiling Springs High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2251 Old Furnace Road
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-8465
Grades: 9-12
| 2,590 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Chesnee High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
795 South Alabama Avenue
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 461-7318
Grades: 9-12
| 655 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Woodruff High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
710 Cross Anchor Highway
Woodruff, SC 29388
(864) 476-7045
Grades: 9-12
| 804 students
Rank: #55.
Spartanburg High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2250 E. Main Street
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 594-4410
Grades: 9-12
| 1,970 students
Rank: #66.
Landrum High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
18818 Asheville Highway
Campobello, SC 29322
(864) 457-2606
Grades: 9-12
| 566 students
Rank: #77.
Chapman High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1420 Compton Bridge Road
Inman, SC 29349
(864) 472-2836
Grades: 9-12
| 1,002 students
Rank: #88.
Dorman High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1050 Cavalier Way
Roebuck, SC 29376
(864) 582-4347
Grades: 9-12
| 3,713 students
Rank: #99.
Cedar Springs Academy
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
355 Cedar Springs Road
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7771
Grades: PK-12
| 58 students
Rank: #1010.
Broome High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
381 Cherry Hill Road
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 279-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 813 students
Rank: #1111.
Sc School For The Blind High School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
355 Cedar Springs Road
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Rank: #1212.
Sc School For The Deaf High School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
355 Cedar Spring Road
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7811
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
Rank: #1313.
James F. Byrnes High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
150 East Main Street
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-2355
Grades: 9-12
| 2,051 students
Rank: #1414.
High Point Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6655 Pottery Road
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 316-9788
Grades: PK-12
| 1,304 students
Rank: #1515.
Spartanburg Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
385 South Spring Street
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 621-3882
Grades: K-9
| 578 students
Rank: n/an/a
Daniel Morgan Technology Center
Vocational School
201 Zion Hill Road
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 279-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
H. B. Swofford Career Center
Vocational School
5620 Highway 11
Inman, SC 29349
(864) 592-2790
Grades: 10-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
R. D. Anderson Applied Technology Center
Vocational School
1151 Center Point Drive
Moore, SC 29369
(864) 576-5020
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tyger River High School
Alternative School
200 Prison Road
Enoree, SC 29335
(803) 896-3527
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Spartanburg County, SC

Spartanburg County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3655 Boiling Springs Road
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-2610
Grades: 9
| n/a students
2055 Hanging Rock Road
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-2884
Grades: 5
| 583 students
451 Heritage Hills Road
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 279-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
150 Foster Street
Cowpens, SC 29330
(864) 279-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 418 students
1225 Cavalier Way
Roebuck, SC 29376
(864) 582-3479
Grades: 9
| 851 students
1475 Skylyn Drive
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 594-4448
Grades: K-5
| 330 students
175 Burdette Street
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 596-8491
Grades: PK-12
| 207 students
850 Sunny Acres Road
Pacolet, SC 29372
(864) 279-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 235 students
301 Crescent Ave
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 594-4465
Grades: PK-6
| 325 students
50 Emory Road
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 594-4513
Grades: 9
| 534 students
301 Crescent Avenue
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 594-4465
Grades: PK
| 91 students
230 Bryant Road
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 594-4400
Grades: K-5
| 426 students
364 Successful Way
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 594-4482
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
459 West Centennial St
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 594-4452
Grades: PK
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Spartanburg County, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in Spartanburg County, SC include James Byrnes Freshman Academy, Boiling Springs High School and Chesnee High School.
How many public high schools are located in Spartanburg County, SC?
19 public high schools are located in Spartanburg County, SC.
What is the racial composition of students in Spartanburg County, SC?
Spartanburg County, SC public high schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high schools average of 50% (majority Black).

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