Schools in Duncan, SC

The city of Duncan, South Carolina is home to 7 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Spartanburg 05 school district. The district is ranked 16th out of 75 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, with generally strong performance on state assessments.

Among the standout schools in the area is Florence Chapel Middle, which has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in the state with a 4-star rating and high proficiency rates in subjects like Algebra 1 and English Language Arts. The only high school in the data set, James F. Byrnes High, stands out for its size (2,315 students) and strong performance on end-of-course exams, maintaining a 3-star rating. Additionally, Duncan Elementary School of the Arts has a unique focus on the arts and has shown solid academic performance, particularly in mathematics.

The data also reveals some challenges faced by the schools in the area, such as a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 22.5% across all schools. Additionally, while the middle schools in the district appear to be outperforming the elementary schools on state assessments, the schools serving economically disadvantaged populations, such as Duncan Elementary School of the Arts and Beech Springs Intermediate, may require additional support and resources to address the unique needs of their student populations.