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Best Spartanburg County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public high schools serving 17,525 students in Spartanburg County, SC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Spartanburg County, SC are James Byrnes Freshman Academy, Boiling Springs High School and Chesnee High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spartanburg County, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in Spartanburg County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Carolina public high schools.
Spartanburg County, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chapman High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Spartanburg County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Byrnes Freshman Academy
(Math: 89% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
100 Rowe Street
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-2320
Gr: 9 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Boiling Springs High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2251 Old Furnace Road
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864) 578-8465
Gr: 9-12 | 2,772 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Chesnee High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
795 South Alabama Avenue
Chesnee, SC 29323
(864) 461-7318
Gr: 9-12 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Chapman High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1420 Compton Bridge Road
Inman, SC 29349
(864) 472-2836
Gr: 9-12 | 1,057 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Woodruff High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
710 Cross Anchor Highway
Woodruff, SC 29388
(864) 476-7045
Gr: 9-12 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Broome High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
381 Cherry Hill Road
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 279-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Dorman High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1050 Cavalier Way
Roebuck, SC 29376
(864) 582-4347
Gr: 9-12 | 3,920 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #88.
Spartanburg High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2250 E. Main Street
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 594-4410
Gr: 9-12 | 2,164 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #99.
Landrum High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
18818 Asheville Highway
Campobello, SC 29322
(864) 457-2606
Gr: 9-12 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1010.
James F. Byrnes High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
150 East Main Street
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 949-2355
Gr: 9-12 | 2,391 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1111.
Sc School For The Blind High School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
355 Cedar Springs Road
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1212.
Sc School For The Deaf High School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
355 Cedar Spring Road
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7743
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1313.
High Point Academy
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6655 Pottery Road
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 316-9788
Gr: K-12 | 1,208 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1414.
Cedar Springs Academy
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
355 Cedar Springs Road
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7771
Gr: PK-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Daniel Morgan Technology Center
Vocational School
201 Zion Hill Road
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 279-6900
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
H. B. Swofford Career Center
Vocational School
5620 Highway 11
Inman, SC 29349
(864) 592-2790
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Mountain View Preparatory
Charter School
895 Springfield Rd
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 641-0604
Gr: 7-11 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
R. D. Anderson Applied Technology Center
Vocational School
1151 Center Point Drive
Moore, SC 29369
(864) 576-5020
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Tyger River High School
Alternative School
200 Prison Road
Enoree, SC 29335
(803) 896-3527
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Spartanburg County, SC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Spartanburg County, SC include James Byrnes Freshman Academy, Boiling Springs High School and Chesnee High School.
How many public high schools are located in Spartanburg County?
18 public high schools are located in Spartanburg County.
What is the racial composition of students in Spartanburg County?
Spartanburg County public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Spartanburg County are often viewed compared to one another?

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