Summary:
Zip code 29303 in Spartanburg, SC is served by 5 schools—3 elementary schools, 2 alternative/charter schools spanning grades PK-12—that collectively educate about 3,322 students across four districts, including Spartanburg 06, Spartanburg 07, School Public Charter School District, and Limestone Charters Association.
For parents, the standout is High Point Academy, a K-12 alternative school with a remarkable 95.5% graduation rate and a 0.8% dropout rate—far better than the state averages of 86.7% and 2.1%. It also excels in English 2 (91.84% proficiency) and 5th grade ELA (76.3%), though its math scores lag behind its reading results. Among elementary schools, Fairforest Elementary is the most consistent, ranking in the 58th percentile statewide with strong 4th grade math (60.3%) and science (55.2%) scores. Lone Oak Elementary shows the most dramatic improvement, jumping from the 22nd to 37th percentile in one year and boosting 4th grade ELA by 17 points, though its chronic absenteeism rate of 32.3% remains a concern. The Cleveland Academy of Leadership spends the most per student ($18,773) but ranks only in the 34th percentile, while Mountain View Preparatory achieves solid English 2 scores (90%) with the highest student-teacher ratio (18.8:1).
Key takeaways: math proficiency is a universal weakness—gaps between math and ELA often exceed 20 points—while science scores also need attention, with only Fairforest exceeding state averages. Chronic absenteeism is a critical issue at Lone Oak (32.3%) and Cleveland Academy (29.5%), correlating with lower performance. However, charter schools like High Point and Mountain View show exceptional upper-level English outcomes, suggesting targeted interventions in math and attendance could significantly lift overall achievement across this zip code.
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