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Spartanburg 05

South Carolina · Public School District
12
Schools
10,386
Students
$16,243
Per-Pupil Spend
+13% nat'l
64.7%
Free Lunch Rate
+12pp vs nat'l
89.0%
Graduation Rate
+2.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Spartanburg 05 is a public school district in South Carolina serving 10,386 students across 12 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 4 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,243 is above average for a US public school district. 65% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 34/100.

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All Schools (12)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Abner Creek AcademyPK–04752
Duncan Elementary School of the ArtsPK–04689
Lyman ElementaryPK–04835
Reidville ElementaryPK–04667
River Ridge ElementaryPK–04778
Wellford Academy of Science and TechnologyPK–04474
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Beech Springs Intermediate05–06691
Berry Shoals Intermediate05–06902
D. R. Hill Middle07–08702
Florence Chapel Middle07–08859
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
James F. Byrnes High09–122,217
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
James Byrnes Freshman Academy09–09820
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,243+13% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
42%
50%
State
41.9%
Local (property tax)
49.7%
Federal
8.4%

Funding is shared between state (42%) and local sources (50%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
12
Schools
10,386
Students
65%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.0%
Opportunity Score34/100
StateSouth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 34/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Spartanburg 05?
Spartanburg 05 has 12 public schools, serving a total of 10,386 students.
What is the graduation rate for Spartanburg 05?
The graduation rate is 89.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Spartanburg 05 spend per student?
Spartanburg 05 spends $16,243 per pupil — 13% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Spartanburg 05?
65% of students in Spartanburg 05 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Spartanburg 05?
No, Spartanburg 05 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Spartanburg 05 serve?
Spartanburg 05 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Spartanburg 05?
The median opportunity score across schools in Spartanburg 05 is 34/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.