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Spartanburg 03 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,819 students in Spartanburg 03 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
51爆料s in Spartanburg 03 School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,275 Schools
# Students
2,819 Students
793,942 Students
# Teachers
180 Teachers
55,972 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Spartanburg 03 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 76 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 78% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#21 out of 81 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
50%
Graduation Rate
89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.67
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
13%
14%
% Black
16%
31%
% White
63%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,035 is higher than the state median of $15,220. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,375 is higher than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$52 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,035
$15,220
Spending / Student
$18,375
$14,817
Best Spartanburg 03 School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Broome High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
381 Cherry Hill Road
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 279-6700
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 279-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 888 students
Rank: #22.
Cannons Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1315 Old Converse Road
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 279-6100
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 279-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #33.
Cowpens Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
341 Foster Street
Cowpens, SC 29330
(864) 279-6300
Cowpens, SC 29330
(864) 279-6300
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #44.
Pacolet Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Mcdowell Street
Pacolet, SC 29372
(864) 279-6500
Pacolet, SC 29372
(864) 279-6500
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #55.
Clifdale Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
451 Heritage Hill Road
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 279-6200
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 279-6200
Grades: 6-8
| 608 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Spartanburg 03 School District?
Spartanburg 03 School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,819 students.
What is the rank of Spartanburg 03hool District?
Spartanburg 03hool District is ranked #20 out of 76 school districts in South Carolina (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Carolina school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Spartanburg 03hool District?
63% of Spartanburg 03hool District students are White, 16% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Spartanburg 03hool District?
Spartanburg 03hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What is Spartanburg 03hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,375 is higher than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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