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Spartanburg 06

South Carolina · Public School District
13
Schools
11,365
Students
$13,672
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
80.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+28pp vs nat'l
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Spartanburg 06 is a public school district in South Carolina serving 11,365 students across 13 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,672 is near the national average for a US public school district. 80% 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 39/100.

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All Schools (13)
Elementary Schools9 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Anderson Mill ElementaryPK–05651
Arcadia ElementaryPK–05373
Fairforest ElementaryPK–05782
Jesse S. Bobo ElementaryPK–05381
Lone Oak ElementaryKG–05318
Pauline-Glenn Springs ElementaryPK–05462
Roebuck ElementaryPK–05800
West View ElementaryPK–05641
Woodland Heights ElementaryPK–05393
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Fairforest Middle06–081,054
L. E. Gable Middle06–08840
R. P. Dawkins Middle06–08862
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Dorman High09–123,808
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,672Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
49%
39%
State
49.3%
Local (property tax)
38.8%
Federal
12.0%

Funding is shared between state (49%) and local sources (39%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
13
Schools
11,365
Students
80%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score39/100
StateSouth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High economic need in community
80% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Spartanburg 06?
Spartanburg 06 has 13 public schools, serving a total of 11,365 students.
What is the graduation rate for Spartanburg 06?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Spartanburg 06 spend per student?
Spartanburg 06 spends $13,672 per pupil — 5% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Spartanburg 06?
80% of students in Spartanburg 06 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Spartanburg 06?
No, Spartanburg 06 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Spartanburg 06 serve?
Spartanburg 06 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Spartanburg 06?
The median opportunity score across schools in Spartanburg 06 is 39/100. 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.