James Byrnes Freshman Academy
- Public
- DUNCAN, SC
Public School
James Byrnes Freshman Academy
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- Public
- 9
- DUNCAN, SC
- Rating 3.58 out of 5 12 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade A minus
- College Prepgrade B+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B
- Health & Safetygrade B
- Administrationgrade B+
- Sportsgrade B
- Foodgrade B
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B minus
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
79%
Percent Proficient - Math
89%
Average Graduation Rate
No data available
Average SAT
1260
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Average ACT
No data available
AP Enrollment
6%
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- Cost of Livinggrade B+
- Good for Familiesgrade A minus
- Housinggrade B+
Median Household Income
$45,036
National
$62,843Median Rent
$834
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$121,600
National
$217,500Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade B
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
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Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
697
Free or Reduced Lunch
42%
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Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$57,033
Teachers in First/Second Year
8%
33%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 3 responses67%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 3 responses67%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 3 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade B
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
Expenses Per Student
$11,813 / year
National
$12,23933%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 3 responses0%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 3 responses0%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 3 responsesSimilar Schools
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My son is loving his time at BFA. He has taken advantage of Honors classes, firefighting at RD Anderson and is enrolled in JROTC. His Honors classes teachers have been engaging and very supportive. All of the teachers he has had have been encouraging. His only complaint are other students who are distracting, which results in loss of privileges for everyone. The principal and assistant principal are both very kind and genuinely good guys who want to see the kids succeed. I think the free period around lunch is pretty awesome and gives the kids a sense of freedom while also giving them a taste of what college is like. He also really enjoys the food at the cafeteria though I can't comment on how healthy it is. We both wish he could keep going to BFA instead of going over to the main high school which is where myself and his father went. We aren't so sure about Byrnes.
I love how the teachers dedicate themselves to the students. They don't hap them in work during the corona virus times. Mr. Morgan , the chorus teacher, is a great example of what every teacher should be like. Coach Brooks will work to make your mind think of different ways to look at the world. Like how Muslims pray 5 limes tward mecca. He tough me how to use roads to find out where to find it .
There's a lot to like about Byrnes. Mainly how dedicated the people are in things like band and the different sports. The art programs are great and getting yourself on your feet if you have never had much experience in it, and the teachers are almost always available to help in whatever way they can.