Top Rankings
Spartanburg 02 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 11,740 students in Spartanburg 02 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 02 School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% 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
14 Schools
1,281 Schools
# Students
11,740 Students
789,960 Students
# Teachers
711 Teachers
54,656 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Spartanburg 02 School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 76 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#5 out of 81 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
50%
Graduation Rate
89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.66
# American Indian Students
144 Students
2,193 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
369 Students
13,762 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
577 Students
100,535 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
13%
# Black Students
1,668 Students
249,652 Students
% Black Students
14%
31%
# White Students
8,052 Students
377,241 Students
% White Students
69%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
22 Students
958 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
908 Students
45,455 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
425
26,663
# Students in K Grade:
897
54,320
# Students in 1st Grade:
960
57,885
# Students in 2nd Grade:
883
56,662
# Students in 3rd Grade:
818
57,133
# Students in 4th Grade:
877
57,214
# Students in 5th Grade:
894
58,187
# Students in 6th Grade:
842
58,830
# Students in 7th Grade:
861
59,976
# Students in 8th Grade:
908
62,318
# Students in 9th Grade:
959
72,477
# Students in 10th Grade:
929
64,173
# Students in 11th Grade:
782
53,571
# Students in 12th Grade:
705
50,551
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,436 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,297. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,908 is less than the state median of $14,891. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$134 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$128 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,436
$15,297
Spending / Student
$10,908
$14,891
Best Spartanburg 02 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chesnee High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 704 students
Rank: #22.
Boiling Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2251 Old Furnace Road
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-8465
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-8465
Grades: 9-12
| 2,671 students
Rank: #33.
Cooley Springs-fingerville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Rank: #44.
Carlisle-foster's Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: #55.
Sugar Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2055 Hanging Rock Road
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-2884
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-2884
Grades: PK-5
| 813 students
Rank: #66.
Chesnee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
985 Fairfield Road
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 461-7322
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 461-7322
Grades: PK-5
| 606 students
Rank: #77.
Oakland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
151 Mud Creek Road
Inman, SC 29349
(864) 814-3870
Inman, SC 29349
(864) 814-3870
Grades: PK-5
| 784 students
Rank: #88.
Shoally Creek Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-5
| 670 students
Rank: #99.
Mayo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 Springdale Road
Mayo, SC 29368
(864) 461-2622
Mayo, SC 29368
(864) 461-2622
Grades: PK-5
| 338 students
Rank: #1010.
Boiling Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 886 students
Rank: #1111.
James H. Hendrix Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 694 students
Rank: #1212.
Chesnee Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
805 South Alabama Avenue
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 461-3900
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 461-3900
Grades: 6-8
| 534 students
Rank: #1313.
Rainbow Lake Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1951 Riveroak Road
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 253-5700
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 253-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,009 students
Rank: #1414.
Boiling Springs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4801 Highway 9
Inman, SC 29349
(864) 578-5954
Inman, SC 29349
(864) 578-5954
Grades: 6-8
| 1,068 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Spartanburg 02 School District?
Spartanburg 02 School District manages 14 public schools serving 11,740 students.
What is the rank of Spartanburg 02hool District?
Spartanburg 02hool District is ranked #5 out of 76 school districts in South Carolina (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Carolina school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Spartanburg 02hool District?
69% of Spartanburg 02hool District students are White, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Spartanburg 02hool District?
Spartanburg 02hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Spartanburg 02hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,908 is less than the state median of $14,891. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
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