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Spartanburg 07

South Carolina · Public School District
10
Schools
7,371
Students
$21,655
Per-Pupil Spend
+51% nat'l
84.9%
Free Lunch Rate
+33pp vs nat'l
82.0%
Graduation Rate
-4.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Spartanburg 07 is a public school district in South Carolina serving 7,371 students across 10 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 82.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $21,655 is above average for a US public school district. 85% 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 (10)
Elementary Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Drayton Mills ElementaryPK–05751
E. P. Todd SchoolPK–05576
Jesse Boyd ElementaryPK–05495
Mary H. Wright ElementaryPK–05455
Meeting Street Academy-SpartanburgPK–06320
Pine St. ElementaryKG–05646
The Cleveland Academy of LeadershipPK–05463
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Carver Middle06–08683
McCracken Middle06–08926
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Spartanburg High09–122,056
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,655+51% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
39%
47%
State
39.4%
Local (property tax)
47.2%
Federal
13.4%

Funding is shared between state (39%) and local sources (47%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
7,371
Students
85%
Free Lunch
$22K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate82.0%
Opportunity Score34/100
StateSouth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $21,655 per pupil — 51% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
85% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
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 07?
Spartanburg 07 has 10 public schools, serving a total of 7,371 students.
What is the graduation rate for Spartanburg 07?
The graduation rate is 82.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Spartanburg 07 spend per student?
Spartanburg 07 spends $21,655 per pupil — 51% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Spartanburg 07?
85% of students in Spartanburg 07 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Spartanburg 07?
No, Spartanburg 07 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Spartanburg 07 serve?
Spartanburg 07 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Spartanburg 07?
The median opportunity score across schools in Spartanburg 07 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.