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#474 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 40% in state
Boiling Springs High
High School · Spartanburg 02 · Boiling Springs, SC
A Spartanburg 02 high school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2251 Old Furnace Road, Boiling Springs, SC 29316
- Math 64% proficient (2022)
- Reading 88% proficient (2022)
- 94.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Boiling Springs High score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 45 points since 2019, reaching 76% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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 27 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Boiling Springs High 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,222/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,808
Median home value
$227,700
Median rent
$1,133/mo
College educated
26.4%
Homeownership
79.1%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29316; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Spartanburg 02
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesnee HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 796 | 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.
Spartanburg 02
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #9 of 14
- District spending per student
- $10,785NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Boiling Springs High is listed in Spartanburg 02; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Boiling Springs High
Boiling Springs High is a public high school in Boiling Springs, SC, part of Spartanburg 02, serving approximately 2,796 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #474 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Boiling Springs High
What grades does Boiling Springs High serve?
Boiling Springs High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Boiling Springs High?
Boiling Springs High has an enrollment of approximately 2,796 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boiling Springs High?
The student-teacher ratio at Boiling Springs High is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Boiling Springs High rank in SC?
Boiling Springs High ranks #474 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Boiling Springs High's MySchoolScout rating?
Boiling Springs High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Boiling Springs High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Boiling Springs High has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Boiling Springs High a charter school?
No, Boiling Springs High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Boiling Springs High a Title I school?
No, Boiling Springs High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Boiling Springs High?
61.1% of students at Boiling Springs High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,796
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 151
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Spartanburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.7%
- Phone
- (864) 578-8465
- 4-Year Graduation
- 94.0%
- Area population (ZIP 29316)
- 31,874
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 35
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 29316; 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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