Very Good
#281 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 24% in state
Abner Creek Academy
Elementary School · Spartanburg 05 · Duncan, SC
A Spartanburg 05 elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2050 Abner Creek Road, Duncan, SC 29334
- Math 63% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Abner Creek Academy score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 63% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Abner Creek Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,171/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Duncan), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,595
Median home value
$267,300
Median rent
$1,221/mo
College educated
34.2%
Homeownership
74.6%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29334; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reidville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–4 | 3.3 mi | 667 | Compare → |
| Duncan Elementary School of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–4 | 4.7 mi | 739 | Compare → |
| Abiding Peace AcademyPrivate · tuition | 3.8private | PK–6 | 4.9 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Oakview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 4.9 mi | 855 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Spartanburg 05
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #2 of 12
- District spending per student
- $11,950NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Abner Creek Academy is listed in Spartanburg 05; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Abner Creek Academy
Abner Creek Academy is a public elementary school in Duncan, SC, part of Spartanburg 05, serving approximately 760 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #281 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Abner Creek Academy
What grades does Abner Creek Academy serve?
Abner Creek Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Abner Creek Academy?
Abner Creek Academy has an enrollment of approximately 760 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abner Creek Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Abner Creek Academy is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Abner Creek Academy rank in SC?
Abner Creek Academy ranks #281 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Abner Creek Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Abner Creek Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Abner Creek Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Abner Creek Academy has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Abner Creek Academy a charter school?
No, Abner Creek Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Abner Creek Academy a Title I school?
No, Abner Creek Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Abner Creek Academy?
53.7% of students at Abner Creek Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 760
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Spartanburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.0%
- Phone
- (864) 949-2334
- Area population (ZIP 29334)
- 18,260
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29334; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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