Spartanburg 05 School District
School District · Duncan, South Carolina
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
12
6 elem, 4 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
10,670
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
12
6 elem, 4 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
10,670
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
How this district compares
South Carolina rank
#11 of 78
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above South Carolina avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,950
$2,381 vs South Carolina median
District size
10,670 students
Much larger than South Carolina median
The short answer
Spartanburg 05 ranks #11 of 78 South Carolina districts by overall school rating. Spartanburg 05's schools with real test data average 7.2/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are River Ridge Elementary (8.7/10), Duncan Elementary School of the Arts (8.5/10), and Wellford Academy of Science and Technology (8.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.7/10 despite 64% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 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 05 schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Spartanburg 05
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | River Ridge Elementary | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Duncan Elementary School of the Arts | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Wellford Academy of Science and Technology | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Reidville Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Beech Springs Intermediate | 7.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Lyman Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Abner Creek Academy | 7.3 / 10 |
| 8 | D. R. Hill Middle | 7.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Florence Chapel Middle | 7.1 / 10 |
| 10 | James Byrnes Freshman Academy | 6.2 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Spartanburg 05
Spartanburg 05 is a Duncan, South Carolina school district serving 12 schools.The district educates 10,670 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1. District-level spending was $11,950 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.2/10, Spartanburg 05 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is River Ridge Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Spartanburg 05 students show an average math proficiency of 62.6% and ELA proficiency of 61.4%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Spartanburg 05, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Spartanburg 05 with test data.
Schools in Spartanburg 05
12 schoolsElementary Schools6
Middle Schools4
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- South Carolina
- City
- Duncan
- Total Enrollment
- 10,670
- Teachers (FTE)
- 752
- District spending per student
- $11,950NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Spartanburg 05?
Spartanburg 05 has 12 schools in total — 6 elementary, 4 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Spartanburg 05?
The average composite rating for Spartanburg 05 is 7.2/10. 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 05?
Spartanburg 05's district-level spending was $11,950 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 05?
The average student-teacher ratio in Spartanburg 05 is 14.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Spartanburg 05?
River Ridge Elementary is the highest-rated school in Spartanburg 05 with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Spartanburg 05?
Across schools in Spartanburg 05 with test data, the average math proficiency is 62.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Spartanburg 05 compare to other districts in South Carolina?
Spartanburg 05 has an average school rating of 7.2/10 across 12 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
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 62.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 61.4%
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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