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Spartanburg County

South Carolina · Public K-12

Spartanburg County sits inside South Carolina and runs 88 public K-12 schools, enrolling about 58,477 students. Spartanburg 05 alone accounts for 11,962 of those students. The level mix is 51 elementary, 18 middle, and 17 high schools.

4-year change in Spartanburg County

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
57,212
+8,015 (+16%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
83
+8 (+11%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Spartanburg County ranks

Among counties
MeasureThis countyIn South CarolinaIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
58,477#4 of 44#194 of 2,745
Number of schools
ranked most first
85#4 of 44N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
13.9:1#23 of 44#1,324 of 2,655
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
69.2%#9 of 13#778 of 2,526
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
63.8%#14 of 42#383 of 2,707
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Spartanburg County school rankings

Largest schoolsAll rankings →
Residents
347,852
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
88
15 districts
Enrollment
58,477
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$66,234
Above South Carolina avg
Free/reduced lunch
69.2%
Below South Carolina avg
Elementary
51
28,145 students
Middle
18
12,566 students
High
17
16,516 students
Combined / other
2
1,250 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Spartanburg 05
11,962 students · 15 districts in Spartanburg County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Spartanburg County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
67%
Hispanic
9%
Black
19%
Asian
2%
Two or more
8%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
53%
Hispanic
14%
Black
23%
Asian
2%
Two or more
7%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
25.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.3%
civilian labor
Median age
38
23.4% under 18

Test scores in Spartanburg County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 59 schools ranked. South Carolina state average: 59.7%.

See all 59 schools in Spartanburg County ranked by score →

All schools (88)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Dorman HighRoebuckHigh09-123,920·
Boiling Springs HighBoiling SpringsHigh09-122,772·
James F. Byrnes HighDuncanHigh09-122,391·
Spartanburg HighSpartanburgHigh09-122,164·
High Point AcademySpartanburgCombinedKG-121,208·
Boiling Springs MiddleInmanMiddle06-081,122·
Chapman HighInmanHigh09-121,057·
Fairforest MiddleSpartanburgMiddle06-081,007·
Rainbow Lake MiddleChesneeMiddle06-08973·
McCracken MiddleSpartanburgMiddle06-08937·
Berry Shoals IntermediateDuncanMiddle05-06896·
Campobello-Gramling SchoolCampobelloElementaryPK-08866·
Broome HighSpartanburgHigh09-12865·
Sugar Ridge ElementaryBoiling SpringsElementaryPK-05864·
Roebuck ElementaryRoebuckElementaryPK-05853·
Woodruff HighWoodruffHigh09-12844·
Drayton Mills ElementarySpartanburgElementaryPK-05810·
Abner Creek AcademyDuncanElementaryPK-05807·
Fairforest ElementarySpartanburgElementaryKG-05805·
R. P. Dawkins MiddleMooreMiddle06-08800·
James Byrnes Freshman AcademyDuncanHigh09-09792·
Boiling Springs ElementaryBoiling SpringsElementaryPK-05791·
Florence Chapel MiddleDuncanMiddle06-08781·
Woodruff PrimaryWoodruffElementaryPK-02776·
River Ridge ElementaryMooreElementaryPK-05770·
L. E. Gable MiddleRoebuckMiddle06-08760·
Lyman ElementaryLymanElementaryPK-05750·
Shoally Creek ElementaryBoiling SpringsElementaryPK-05742·
Oakland ElementaryInmanElementaryPK-05722·
Reidville ElementaryReidvilleElementaryPK-05712·
James H. Hendrix ElementaryBoiling SpringsElementaryPK-05709·
Libertas Academy-Boiling SpringsSimpsonvilleElementaryKG-07703·
Woodruff MiddleWoodruffMiddle06-08701·
Chesnee HighChesneeHigh09-12673·
Duncan Elementary School of the ArtsDuncanElementaryPK-05670·
Wellford Academy of Science and TechnologyWellfordElementaryPK-05654·
Abner Creek MiddleGreerMiddle06-08644·
West View ElementarySpartanburgElementaryKG-05644·
Woodruff ElementaryWoodruffElementary03-05640·
Chesnee ElementaryChesneeElementaryPK-05635·
Carver MiddleSpartanburgMiddle06-08633·
Pine St. ElementarySpartanburgElementaryPK-05631·
Anderson Mill ElementaryMooreElementaryPK-05629·
Clifdale MiddleSpartanburgMiddle06-08605·
Global Academy of SCSpartanburgElementaryKG-07598·
Beech Springs MiddleDuncanMiddle06-08584·
Chesnee MiddleChesneeMiddle06-08569·
Inman ElementaryInmanElementaryPK-03565·
D. R. Hill MiddleLymanMiddle06-08562·
E. P. Todd SchoolSpartanburgElementaryPK-05559·
Carlisle-Foster's Grove ElementaryChesneeElementaryPK-05551·
Jesse Boyd ElementarySpartanburgElementaryPK-05549·
Landrum HighCampobelloHigh09-12526·
The Cleveland Academy of LeadershipSpartanburgElementaryPK-05521·
Holly Springs-Motlow ElementaryCampobelloElementaryPK-06503·
Pauline-Glenn Springs ElementaryPaulineElementaryPK-05482·
Berry Shoals ElementaryDuncanElementaryPK-05476·
Tyger River ElementaryDuncanElementaryPK-05473·
Cowpens ElementaryCowpensElementaryPK-05460·
Spartanburg Preparatory SchoolSpartanburgElementaryPK-08454·
Mountain View PreparatorySpartanburgHigh07-11452·
T. E. Mabry MiddleInmanMiddle07-08452·
Mary H. Wright ElementarySpartanburgElementaryPK-05451·
New Prospect ElementaryInmanElementaryPK-06431·
Pacolet ElementaryPacoletElementaryPK-05429·
O. P. Earle ElementaryLandrumElementaryPK-05424·
GREEN Charter School SpartanburgSpartanburgElementaryKG-08412·
Woodland Heights ElementarySpartanburgElementaryKG-05407·
Arcadia ElementarySpartanburgElementaryKG-05400·
Cannons ElementarySpartanburgElementaryPK-05389·
Meeting Street Academy-SpartanburgSpartanburgElementaryPK-05369·
Jesse S. Bobo ElementarySpartanburgElementaryKG-05364·
Cooley Springs-Fingerville ElementaryChesneeElementaryPK-05355·
Lone Oak ElementarySpartanburgElementaryKG-05336·
Mayo ElementaryMayoElementaryPK-05328·
Inman IntermediateInmanMiddle04-06322·
Spartanburg Six Child Development CenterSpartanburgElementaryPK-PK307·
Meeting Street Academy-SpartanburgSpartanburgElementaryPK-05306·
Landrum MiddleLandrumMiddle06-08218·
Cedar Springs AcademySpartanburgCombinedPK-1242·
SC School for the Deaf Elementary/MiddleSpartanburgElementaryPK-0841·
SC School for the Deaf HighSpartanburgHigh09-1231·
SC School for the Blind HighSpartanburgHigh09-1223·
SC School for the Blind Elementary/MiddleSpartanburgElementaryPK-0822·
Tyger River HighEnoreeHigh09-126·
Daniel Morgan Technology CenterSpartanburgHigh09-120·
H. B. Swofford Career CenterInmanHigh10-120·
R. D. Anderson Applied Technology CenterMooreHigh09-120·

Cities in Spartanburg County

Spartanburg33 schoolsDuncan9 schoolsInman8 schoolsChesnee6 schoolsBoiling Springs5 schoolsMoore4 schoolsWoodruff4 schoolsCampobello3 schoolsRoebuck3 schoolsLandrum2 schoolsLyman2 schoolsCowpens1 schoolEnoree1 schoolGreer1 schoolMayo1 schoolPacolet1 schoolPauline1 schoolReidville1 schoolSimpsonville1 schoolWellford1 school

About Spartanburg County

In South Carolina, Spartanburg County is a high-population county of about 347,852 residents. 88 public schools across the county educates about 58,477 students between them.

In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $66,234, roughly 25% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 11%. That income level is 12% above the South Carolina median.

On the school-mix side, Spartanburg County covers 51 elementary schools (28,145 students), 18 middle schools (12,566), 17 high schools (16,516), and 2 combined or other schools.

Spartanburg 05 is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 11,962 students across Spartanburg County.

Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Spartanburg County has grew 16% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 49,197 students to 57,212. The school count climbed from 75 to 83 across the same 4-year window.

On allk12, the community for Spartanburg County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Spartanburg County?
Spartanburg County, South Carolina has 88 public K-12 schools serving approximately 58,477 students.
How many high schools are in Spartanburg County?
Spartanburg County, South Carolina has 17 public high schools, serving approximately 16,516 students.
How many middle schools are in Spartanburg County?
Spartanburg County, South Carolina has 18 public middle schools, serving approximately 12,566 students.
How many elementary schools are in Spartanburg County?
Spartanburg County, South Carolina has 51 public elementary schools, serving approximately 28,145 students.
What is the largest school district in Spartanburg County?
Spartanburg 05 is the largest school district in Spartanburg County, serving approximately 11,962 students. The county contains 15 school districts overall.
How many people live in Spartanburg County?
Spartanburg County has roughly 347,852 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Spartanburg County?
Median household income in Spartanburg County is $66,234, above the South Carolina average of $59,005. About 10.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Spartanburg County?
Approximately 25.1% of adults 25 and older in Spartanburg County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Spartanburg County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 69.2% of students in Spartanburg County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the South Carolina county average of 74.9%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Spartanburg County schools?
Across Spartanburg County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.6 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data