Summary:
The city of Duncan, South Carolina is home to three middle schools: Berry Shoals Intermediate, Florence Chapel Middle, and Beech Springs Intermediate. These schools serve students in grades 6-8 and are part of the Spartanburg 05 school district.
Among the three schools, Florence Chapel Middle stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking among the best middle schools in South Carolina and maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students excel in state assessments, particularly in Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2, where 96.25% of students were proficient or better in 2024-2025. Berry Shoals Intermediate also demonstrates strong academic performance, with students scoring above the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics.
While the schools have similar chronic absenteeism rates around 22.5%, there are some differences in student demographics and resource allocation. Beech Springs Intermediate has the highest percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at 80.98%, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. This school also has the highest per-student spending at $12,494, suggesting a focus on providing additional resources to support these students.
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