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#335 of 1,176 schools in SC

Top 28% in state

Broome High

High School · Spartanburg 03 · Spartanburg, SC

A Spartanburg 03 high school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

381 Cherry Hill Road, Spartanburg, SC 29307

  • Math 57% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 87% proficient (2022)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.63 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics9.2Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency87% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency72% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+18.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile87th
College Readiness7.1Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation9.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.9:1
District spending per student$14,636
Chronic Absenteeism26.2%

Students at Broome High score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency87%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 18 points since 2019, reaching 72% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
60%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
51%
ELA
51%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
64%
2013
Math
39%
ELA
54%
2014
Math
88%
ELA
80%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
80%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
80%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
87%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

61.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Broome 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 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High6,760/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Spartanburg), 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

$61,330

Median home value

$207,800

Median rent

$1,043/mo

College educated

35.4%

Homeownership

69.8%

Poverty rate

15.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29307; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
9.5% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics13sports offered
6 boys'·7 girls'·21 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Spartanburg HighEnrollment path unverified7.79–122.0 mi2,205Compare →
Spartanburg Day SchoolPrivate · tuition7.9privatePK–122.8 mi455Compare →

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 03

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$14,636NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Broome High is listed in Spartanburg 03; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Broome High

Broome High is a public high school in Spartanburg, SC, part of Spartanburg 03, serving approximately 888 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #335 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Broome High

What grades does Broome High serve?

Broome High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Broome High?

Broome High has an enrollment of approximately 888 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Broome High?

The student-teacher ratio at Broome High is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Broome High rank in SC?

Broome High ranks #335 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Broome High's MySchoolScout rating?

Broome High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Broome High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Broome High has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Broome High a charter school?

No, Broome High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Broome High a Title I school?

No, Broome High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Broome High?

61.1% of students at Broome 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
888
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Spartanburg County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.2%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 29307)
18,497
Area average commute
22.6 min
Area median age
42.8
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 29307; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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