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%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 10,386 students in Spartanburg 05 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Spartanburg 05 School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 52% 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
1,281 Schools
# Students
10,386 Students
789,960 Students
# Teachers
718 Teachers
54,656 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Spartanburg 05 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 83% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#9 out of 81 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
50%
Graduation Rate
83%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.66
# American Indian Students
10 Students
2,193 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
175 Students
13,762 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,534 Students
100,535 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
13%
# Black Students
1,997 Students
249,652 Students
% Black Students
19%
31%
# White Students
5,875 Students
377,241 Students
% White Students
56%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
958 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
786 Students
45,455 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
290
26,663
# Students in K Grade:
781
54,320
# Students in 1st Grade:
781
57,885
# Students in 2nd Grade:
772
56,662
# Students in 3rd Grade:
772
57,133
# Students in 4th Grade:
799
57,214
# Students in 5th Grade:
794
58,187
# Students in 6th Grade:
799
58,830
# Students in 7th Grade:
763
59,976
# Students in 8th Grade:
798
62,318
# Students in 9th Grade:
874
72,477
# Students in 10th Grade:
844
64,173
# Students in 11th Grade:
639
53,571
# Students in 12th Grade:
680
50,551
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,821 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 $11,564 is less than the state median of $14,891. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$144 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$120 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,821
$15,297
Spending / Student
$11,564
$14,891
Best Spartanburg 05 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
James Byrnes Freshman Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
100 Rowe Street
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-2320
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-2320
Grades: 9
| 820 students
Rank: #22.
Reidville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
520 Main Street
Reidville, SC 29375
(864) 949-2388
Reidville, SC 29375
(864) 949-2388
Grades: PK-4
| 667 students
Rank: #33.
Abner Creek Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2050 Abner Creek Road
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-2334
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-2334
Grades: PK-4
| 752 students
Rank: #44.
Lyman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58%)
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
| 835 students
Rank: #55.
River Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5960 Reidville Road
Moore, SC 29369
(864) 949-7620
Moore, SC 29369
(864) 949-7620
Grades: PK-4
| 778 students
Rank: #66.
James F. Byrnes High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 83%)
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
| 2,217 students
Rank: #77.
Florence Chapel Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
290 Shoals Road
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-2310
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-2310
Grades: 7-8
| 859 students
Rank: #88.
Beech Springs Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 South Danzler Road
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-7600
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-7600
Grades: 5-6
| 691 students
Rank: #99.
Berry Shoals Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Shoals Road
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-2300
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-2300
Grades: 5-6
| 902 students
Rank: #1010.
Duncan Elementary School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 South Danzler Road
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-2373
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-2373
Grades: PK-4
| 689 students
Rank: #1111.
Wellford Academy Of Science And Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
864 Syphrit Road
Wellford, SC 29385
(864) 949-2385
Wellford, SC 29385
(864) 949-2385
Grades: PK-4
| 474 students
Rank: #1212.
D. R. Hill Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1303 Holly Springs Road
Lyman, SC 29365
(864) 949-2370
Lyman, SC 29365
(864) 949-2370
Grades: 7-8
| 702 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Spartanburg 05 School District?
Spartanburg 05 School District manages 12 public schools serving 10,386 students.
What is the rank of Spartanburg 05hool District?
Spartanburg 05hool District is ranked #8 out of 76 school districts in South Carolina (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Spartanburg 05hool District?
56% of Spartanburg 05hool District students are White, 19% of students are Black, 15% 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 05hool District?
Spartanburg 05hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Spartanburg 05hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,564 is less than the state median of $14,891. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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