Summary:
The 29334 zip code is home to a single public high school, James F. Byrnes High School, which serves grades 9-12 and is part of the Spartanburg 05 District. This high-performing school has seen its statewide ranking improve in recent years, moving from 105th out of 237 high schools in 2022-2023 to 84th out of 235 in 2024-2025.
James F. Byrnes High School boasts a 4-year graduation rate of 85.4% and a dropout rate of just 2.3% for the 2023-2024 school year. However, the school faces some academic challenges, with math proficiency rates significantly lower than the district and state averages, while excelling in subjects like English 1, U.S. History, and English 2. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 22.5% is also an area of concern that may be impacting student achievement.
Despite these challenges, James F. Byrnes High School is a well-resourced school, spending $10,525 per student in 2023-2024, which is higher than the state average. With over 57% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a population with high levels of economic disadvantage, which may contribute to some of the academic difficulties. Overall, James F. Byrnes High School appears to be a school with both strengths and areas for improvement, and continued efforts to support student success could help the school further enhance its performance.
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