Summary:
Middle Schools in zip code 29388 are served by a single institution, Woodruff Middle, which enrolls 701 students across grades 6 through 8 and is part of the Spartanburg 04 district, a 4-star rated district ranked 24th out of 75 in South Carolina.
For parents, the standout feature of Woodruff Middle is its exceptional mathematics program. The school reports a near-perfect 99.99% proficiency rate on the Algebra 1 End-of-Course Examination, far exceeding the district (78.64%) and state (73.95%) averages. This strength extends to regular math classes, where 8th graders achieved a 54.9% proficiency rate in 2025-2026, well above the state's 44.2%. In fact, the school outperforms the state in math at every grade level, with 6th graders at 45.1% (state: 40.9%) and 7th graders at 49.0% (state: 41.8%). However, the picture is mixed in other subjects. English Language Arts proficiency lags behind state averages in 6th grade (45.7% vs. 56.3%) and 8th grade (55.7% vs. 58.9%), though 7th grade matches the state at 59.6%. Science in 6th grade also trails the state (43.5% vs. 51.9%). The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 23.8% is slightly higher than both the district (22.6%) and state (22.3%), which may be a factor in these lower scores.
Encouragingly, Woodruff Middle is on an upward trajectory. Its state ranking has improved three years in a row, from 138th (59th percentile) in 2023-2024 to 108th (67th percentile) in 2025-2026. The most dramatic gain came in 8th-grade math, which jumped from 40% proficiency in 2024-2025 to 54.9% in 2025-2026. With a student-teacher ratio of 16.5:1 and per-student spending of $12,335, the school offers a solid foundation, particularly for students with strong math abilities. Parents should note that the school's scores mirror the district's exactly, meaning Woodruff Middle is the primary driver of Spartanburg 04's overall performance. While ELA and science need attention, the school's clear focus on mathematics is producing impressive, measurable results.
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