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#105 of 1,176 schools in SC

Top 9% in state

Chapman High

High School · Spartanburg 01 · Inman, SC

A Spartanburg 01 high school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1420 Compton Bridge Road, Inman, SC 29349

  • Math 62% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 92% proficient (2022)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+1.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendImproving
Academics9.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency92% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency77% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+19.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
College Readiness7.5Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
AP Participation10.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.9:1
District spending per student$11,970
Chronic Absenteeism21.5%

Students at Chapman High score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency92%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 77% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
69%
2010
Math
54%
ELA
54%
2011
Math
56%
ELA
56%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
66%
2013
Math
53%
ELA
64%
2014
Math
95%
ELA
81%
2015
Math
91%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
78%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2018
Math
87%
ELA
88%
2019
Math
87%
ELA
88%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
88%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
88%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
92%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 78% (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

54.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Chapman 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,860/100K

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

$74,363

Median home value

$233,400

Median rent

$917/mo

College educated

22.5%

Homeownership

88.4%

Poverty rate

11.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29349; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
10.2% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics3sports offered
1 boys'·2 girls'·31 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

1 in Spartanburg 01

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Landrum HighEnrollment path unverified7.69–12Not available568Compare →

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 01

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#1 of 10
District spending per student
$11,970NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Chapman High is listed in Spartanburg 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Chapman High

Chapman High is a public high school in Inman, SC, part of Spartanburg 01, serving approximately 1,068 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #105 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chapman High

What grades does Chapman High serve?

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

How many students attend Chapman High?

Chapman High has an enrollment of approximately 1,068 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chapman High?

The student-teacher ratio at Chapman High is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chapman High rank in SC?

Chapman High ranks #105 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Chapman High's MySchoolScout rating?

Chapman High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Chapman High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chapman High has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Chapman High a charter school?

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

Is Chapman High a Title I school?

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

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

54.2% of students at Chapman 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
1,068
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
77
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Spartanburg County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.5%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
Area population (ZIP 29349)
37,314
Area average commute
29.7 min
Area median age
41.6
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 29349; 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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