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James Byrnes Freshman Academy vs. Chapman High School

Should you attend James Byrnes Freshman Academy or Chapman High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
James Byrnes Freshman Academy
100 Rowe Street
Duncan, SC 29334
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10/
10
Top 1%
Chapman High School
1420 Compton Bridge Road
Inman, SC 29349
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

James Byrnes Freshman Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)

Chapman High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 810 students in grades 9, James Byrnes Freshman Academy ranks in the top 1% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥99% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 1,068 students in grades 9-12, Chapman High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9
9-12
Total Students
810 students
1,068 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at James Byrnes Freshman Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Chapman High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at James Byrnes Freshman Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Chapman High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
77 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at James Byrnes Freshman Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Chapman High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at James Byrnes Freshman Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Spartanburg 05 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Chapman High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Spartanburg 01 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#4 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 1%)
#88 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of James Byrnes Freshman Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Chapman High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
89%
(Top 1% in SC)
60-64%
(Top 20% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James Byrnes Freshman Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Spartanburg 05 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chapman High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Spartanburg 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
≥99%
(Top 1% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
92%
(Top 5% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James Byrnes Freshman Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Spartanburg 05 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chapman High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Spartanburg 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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61%
(Top 30% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chapman High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Spartanburg 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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94%
(Top 20% in SC)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Chapman High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Spartanburg 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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This chart displays the students of Chapman High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
810
293
Grade 10 Students
-
291
Grade 11 Students
-
245
Grade 12 Students
-
239

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at James Byrnes Freshman Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Spartanburg 05 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Chapman High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Spartanburg 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at James Byrnes Freshman Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Spartanburg 05 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Chapman High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Spartanburg 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
21%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at James Byrnes Freshman Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Spartanburg 05 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Chapman High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Spartanburg 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
54%
74%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at James Byrnes Freshman Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Spartanburg 05 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Chapman High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Spartanburg 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at James Byrnes Freshman Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Spartanburg 05 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Chapman High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Spartanburg 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.64
0.44
This chart showcases the diversity score of James Byrnes Freshman Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Spartanburg 05 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Chapman High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Spartanburg 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at James Byrnes Freshman Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Spartanburg 05 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Chapman High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Spartanburg 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at James Byrnes Freshman Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Spartanburg 05 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Chapman High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Spartanburg 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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