Spartanburg 03 School District
School District · Glendale, South Carolina
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,819
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,819
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Evaluating Spartanburg 03?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Spartanburg 03 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.
Cannons Elementary
Spartanburg · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Broome High
Spartanburg · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cowpens Elementary
Cowpens · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
South Carolina rank
#23 of 77
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above South Carolina avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,636
+$305 vs South Carolina median
District size
2,819 students
Smaller than South Carolina median
The short answer
Spartanburg 03 ranks #23 of 77 South Carolina districts by overall school rating. Spartanburg 03's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Cannons Elementary (7.5/10), Broome High (7.3/10), and Cowpens Elementary (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Spartanburg 03
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cannons Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Broome High | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Cowpens Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Pacolet Elementary | 6.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Clifdale Middle | 4.9 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Spartanburg 03
Spartanburg 03 is a Glendale, South Carolina school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 2,819 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.7:1. District-level spending was $14,636 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Spartanburg 03 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Cannons Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, Spartanburg 03 students show an average math proficiency of 59.8% and ELA proficiency of 59.8%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Spartanburg 03, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Spartanburg 03 with test data.
Schools in Spartanburg 03
5 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- South Carolina
- City
- Glendale
- Total Enrollment
- 2,819
- Teachers (FTE)
- 180
- District spending per student
- $14,636NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 17.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Spartanburg 03?
Spartanburg 03 has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Spartanburg 03?
The average composite rating for Spartanburg 03 is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Spartanburg 03?
Spartanburg 03's district-level spending was $14,636 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Spartanburg 03?
The average student-teacher ratio in Spartanburg 03 is 15.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Spartanburg 03?
Cannons Elementary is the highest-rated school in Spartanburg 03 with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in Spartanburg 03?
Across schools in Spartanburg 03 with test data, the average math proficiency is 59.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Spartanburg 03 compare to other districts in South Carolina?
Spartanburg 03 has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 5 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
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 59.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.8%
How we rate schools
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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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