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#473 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 40% in state
James H. Hendrix Elementary
Elementary School · Spartanburg 02 · Boiling Springs, SC
A Spartanburg 02 elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1084 Springfield Road, Boiling Springs, SC 29316
- Math 54% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at James H. Hendrix Elementary score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 52% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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
85.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where James H. Hendrix Elementary 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 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umc of the Covenant Child Development CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.0 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| High Point AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.8 | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 1,250 | Compare → |
| Lone Oak ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–5 | 2.2 mi | 344 | Compare → |
| Boiling Springs ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 854 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Spartanburg 02
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #8 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
James H. Hendrix Elementary is listed in Spartanburg 02; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James H. Hendrix Elementary
James H. Hendrix Elementary is a public elementary school in Boiling Springs, SC, part of Spartanburg 02, serving approximately 700 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #473 of 1,176 schools in SC.
State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James H. Hendrix Elementary
What grades does James H. Hendrix Elementary serve?
James H. Hendrix Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend James H. Hendrix Elementary?
James H. Hendrix Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 700 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James H. Hendrix Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at James H. Hendrix Elementary is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James H. Hendrix Elementary rank in SC?
James H. Hendrix Elementary ranks #473 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is James H. Hendrix Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
James H. Hendrix Elementary 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 James H. Hendrix Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James H. Hendrix Elementary has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is James H. Hendrix Elementary a charter school?
No, James H. Hendrix Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James H. Hendrix Elementary a Title I school?
No, James H. Hendrix Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James H. Hendrix Elementary?
85.3% of students at James H. Hendrix Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 700
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Spartanburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.1%
- Phone
- (864) 216-4000
- 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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