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#221 of 1,176 schools in SC

Top 19% in state

Spartanburg High

High School · Spartanburg 07 · Spartanburg, SC

A Spartanburg 07 high school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2250 E. Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29307

  • Math 62% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 85% proficient (2022)
  • 84.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+1.44 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 Proficiency85% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency74% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+23.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile90th
College Readiness6.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84%
AP Participation13.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1
District spending per student$18,371
Chronic Absenteeism33.4%

Students at Spartanburg High score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

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 Proficiency85%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 6 points since 2019, reaching 74% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
60%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
54%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
49%
ELA
58%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
80%
2015
Math
65%
2016
Math
70%
ELA
76%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
78%
2018
Math
60%
ELA
76%
2019
Math
60%
ELA
76%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
79%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
79%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
85%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

69.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Spartanburg 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 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat 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
13.2% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics3sports offered
1 boys'·2 girls'·7 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

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Spartanburg Day SchoolPrivate · tuition7.9privatePK–120.8 mi455Compare →
Broome HighEnrollment path unverified7.39–122.0 mi888Compare →
Cedar Springs AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.0PK–124.7 mi40Compare →
Sc School for the Blind HighEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–124.7 mi25Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Spartanburg 07

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#3 of 10
District spending per student
$18,371NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Spartanburg High is listed in Spartanburg 07; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Spartanburg High

Spartanburg High is a public high school in Spartanburg, SC, part of Spartanburg 07, serving approximately 2,205 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #221 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Spartanburg High

What grades does Spartanburg High serve?

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

How many students attend Spartanburg High?

Spartanburg High has an enrollment of approximately 2,205 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Spartanburg High?

The student-teacher ratio at Spartanburg High is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Spartanburg High rank in SC?

Spartanburg High ranks #221 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Spartanburg High's MySchoolScout rating?

Spartanburg High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Spartanburg High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Spartanburg High has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Spartanburg High a charter school?

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

Is Spartanburg High a Title I school?

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

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

69.1% of students at Spartanburg 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
2,205
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
137
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Spartanburg County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.4%
4-Year Graduation
84.0%
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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