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#754 of 1,176 schools in SC
James Byrnes Freshman Academy
School · Spartanburg 05 · Duncan, SC
A Spartanburg 05 school where students score 38 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 277, Duncan, SC 29334
- Math 84% proficient (2022)
- Reading 100% proficient (2022)
- 1 AP courses offered
Academics
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Students at James Byrnes Freshman Academy score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2015–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 92% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 88% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where James Byrnes Freshman 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat 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
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James F. Byrnes HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 2,315 | 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 05
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #10 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
James Byrnes Freshman Academy is listed in Spartanburg 05; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James Byrnes Freshman Academy
James Byrnes Freshman Academy is a public school in Duncan, SC, part of Spartanburg 05, serving approximately 810 students in grades 9th-9th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #754 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James Byrnes Freshman Academy
What grades does James Byrnes Freshman Academy serve?
James Byrnes Freshman Academy serves students in grades 9th through 9th.
How many students attend James Byrnes Freshman Academy?
James Byrnes Freshman Academy has an enrollment of approximately 810 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Byrnes Freshman Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at James Byrnes Freshman Academy is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James Byrnes Freshman Academy rank in SC?
James Byrnes Freshman Academy ranks #754 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is James Byrnes Freshman Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
James Byrnes Freshman Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 James Byrnes Freshman Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James Byrnes Freshman Academy has 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is James Byrnes Freshman Academy a charter school?
No, James Byrnes Freshman Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James Byrnes Freshman Academy a Title I school?
No, James Byrnes Freshman Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James Byrnes Freshman Academy?
62.3% of students at James Byrnes Freshman 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
- 9th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 810
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Spartanburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.0%
- Phone
- (864) 949-2320
- 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, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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