Summary:
There are three middle schools serving grades 4 through 8 in the Spartanburg 01 district in South Carolina's northern Spartanburg County: T. E. Mabry Middle (grades 7-8), Inman Intermediate (grades 4-6), and Landrum Middle (grades 6-8), together enrolling about 992 students.
Landrum Middle is the clear academic leader, ranking in the 81st percentile statewide and showing steady improvement over three years. Despite being the smallest school, it posts the strongest ELA scores at every grade level and has an exceptional 6th-grade science proficiency rate (70.4%) that far exceeds district and state averages. However, it also has the highest chronic absenteeism rate at 25.4%—meaning one in four students misses significant school time. T. E. Mabry Middle offers the most consistent performance with a 4-star rating, the lowest absenteeism (18.1%), and strong 8th-grade results in both ELA (64.5%) and math (57.8%). Inman Intermediate is the area of concern, showing solid 4th-grade math scores but a troubling decline by 6th grade, where proficiency drops well below district averages in both subjects.
For parents, the key takeaway is that school choice matters significantly here. If your child is entering 6th grade or above, Landrum Middle offers the best academic outcomes, though attendance challenges suggest some students may need extra support. T. E. Mabry Middle is a reliable, well-rounded option with the district's best attendance. Inman Intermediate may require closer monitoring as students approach 6th grade. All three schools outperform state averages in math, and the district itself ranks in the 80th percentile statewide. The higher per-student spending at Landrum ($14,802) appears to correlate with stronger results, while Inman's higher spending than Mabry hasn't translated into comparable outcomes.
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