Spartanburg 02 School District
School District · Chesnee, South Carolina
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
14
9 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,785
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
14
9 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,785
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Evaluating Spartanburg 02?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Spartanburg 02 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Shoally Creek Elementary
Boiling Springs · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Carlisle-foster's Grove Elementary
Chesnee · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cooley Springs-fingerville Elementary
Chesnee · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
South Carolina rank
#14 of 77
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above South Carolina avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,785
$3,546 vs South Carolina median
District size
11,977 students
Much larger than South Carolina median
The short answer
Spartanburg 02 ranks #14 of 77 South Carolina districts by overall school rating. Spartanburg 02's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 13 schools. Its top-rated schools are Shoally Creek Elementary (8.4/10), Carlisle-foster's Grove Elementary (8.0/10), and Cooley Springs-fingerville Elementary (7.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.4/10 despite 84% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Spartanburg 02 schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Spartanburg 02
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (13 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shoally Creek Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Carlisle-foster's Grove Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Cooley Springs-fingerville Elementary | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Chesnee Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Boiling Springs Elementary | 7.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Mayo Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Boiling Springs High | 6.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Chesnee High | 6.8 / 10 |
| 9 | James H. Hendrix Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Oakland Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
See all 14 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Spartanburg 02
Spartanburg 02 is a Chesnee, South Carolina school district serving 14 schools. The district educates 11,977 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1. The district invests $10,785 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Spartanburg 02 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Shoally Creek Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Spartanburg 02 students show an average math proficiency of 64.2% and ELA proficiency of 62.4%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Spartanburg 02, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Spartanburg 02 with test data.
Schools in Spartanburg 02
14 schools Elementary Schools 9
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- South Carolina
- City
- Chesnee
- Total Enrollment
- 11,977
- Teachers (FTE)
- 878
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Spartanburg 02?
Spartanburg 02 has 14 schools in total — 9 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Spartanburg 02?
The average composite rating for Spartanburg 02 is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Spartanburg 02?
Spartanburg 02 spends $10,785 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Spartanburg 02?
The average student-teacher ratio in Spartanburg 02 is 13.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Spartanburg 02?
Shoally Creek Elementary is the highest-rated school in Spartanburg 02 with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Spartanburg 02?
Across schools in Spartanburg 02 with test data, the average math proficiency is 64.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Spartanburg 02 compare to other districts in South Carolina?
Spartanburg 02 has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 14 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in South Carolina by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 64.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 62.4%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, South Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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