Spartanburg 05 School District

100 North Danzler Road
Duncan, SC 29334
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

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 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 11,066 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 49% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
14 Schools
1,277 Schools
# Students
11,066 Students
796,285 Students
# Teachers
804 Teachers
56,645 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Spartanburg 05 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 74 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (SC)
#12 out of 74 school districts
(Top 20%)
49%
43%
58%
52%
57%
50%
86%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.67
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
18%
15%
% Black
19%
31%
% White
53%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,972 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,175. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,854 is less than the state median of $14,773. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (SC)
Total Revenue
$144 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$120 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,972
$15,175
Spending / Student
$10,854
$14,773

Best Spartanburg 05 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Byrnes Freshman Academy
(Math: 89% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
100 Rowe Street
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-2320
Gr: 9 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Reidville Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
520 Main Street
Reidville, SC 29375
(864) 949-2388
Gr: PK-5 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
James F. Byrnes High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
150 East Main Street
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-2355
Gr: 9-12 | 2,391 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Lyman Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1221 Holly Springs Road
Lyman, SC 29365
(864) 949-2330
Gr: PK-5 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Abner Creek Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2050 Abner Creek Road
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-2334
Gr: PK-5 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
River Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5960 Reidville Road
Moore, SC 29369
(864) 949-7620
Gr: PK-5 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
Florence Chapel Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
290 Shoals Road
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-2310
Gr: 6-8 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
Beech Springs Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 South Danler Road
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #99.
Duncan Elementary School Of The Arts
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 South Danzler Road
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-2373
Gr: PK-5 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1010.
Wellford Academy Of Science And Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
864 Syphrit Road
Wellford, SC 29385
(864) 949-2385
Gr: PK-5 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1111.
D. R. Hill Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1303 Holly Springs Road
Lyman, SC 29365
(864) 949-2370
Gr: 6-8 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
221 Gin House Road
Greer, SC 29651
(864) 949-2392
Gr: 6-8 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
300 Shoals Road
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
12653 E Wade Hampton
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-2060
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Spartanburg 05 School District?
Spartanburg 05 School District manages 14 public schools serving 11,066 students.
What is the rank of Spartanburg 05hool District?
Spartanburg 05hool District is ranked #10 out of 74 school districts in South Carolina (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
53% of Spartanburg 05hool District students are White, 19% of students are Black, 18% 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 equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What is Spartanburg 05hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,854 is less than the state median of $14,773. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 14 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 11,066 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : 86% (Top 50% in SC)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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