High Schools in Spartanburg 05

The Spartanburg 05 school district in South Carolina is home to a single high school, James F. Byrnes High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. This high school has a diverse student population, with a mix of racial and socioeconomic backgrounds, and its academic performance is generally lower than the district and state averages.

James F. Byrnes High School's student population is 54.62% White, 21.47% African American, 15.02% Hispanic, 2.03% Asian, and 6.5% two or more races. The school's proficiency rates in core subjects like Algebra, English, and U.S. History lag behind the Spartanburg 05 district and the state of South Carolina. Additionally, over 55% of the school's students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic need among the student population.

Despite these challenges, James F. Byrnes High School has maintained a statewide ranking between 71st and 105th out of 235-237 South Carolina high schools over the past three years, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's diverse student body and its efforts to provide quality education in the face of socioeconomic factors suggest that it is working to address the needs of its community and support student success.