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Spartanburg County School District No. 5

James Byrnes Freshman Academy

#2 in Best Public High Schools in Spartanburg County
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9
  • Duncan, SC
  • 9 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      B+
    4. College Prep
      B+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B-
    6. Health & Safety
      B
    7. Administration
      B
    8. Sports
      B-
    9. Food
      C+
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C+
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    James Byrnes Freshman Academy is a highly rated, public school located in Duncan, SC. It has 625 students in grade 9 with a student-teacher ratio of 19 to 1. According to state test scores, 97% of students are at least proficient in math and 79% in reading.
    Address
    100 Rowe Street
    Duncan, SC 29334
    Telephone
    (864) 949-2320
    Website
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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    79%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    97%
    Average Graduation Rate
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    AP Enrollment
    10%
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    Living in the Area
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B+
    2. Good for Families
      B+
    3. Housing
      B
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Median Household Income
    $39,250
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $744
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $97,900
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    B
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
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    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    625
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    44%
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    19:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $55,756
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    5.9%
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    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Low
    Expenses Per Student
    $10,172/ year
    National
    $12,239
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    I love Byrnes Freshman Academy. When I moved to Duncan, I attended D.R. Hill Middle School, where I was bullied constantly by the teachers and by the students.
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    There are a few extra classes; foriegn language, music, art, photography. But they are taken for granted.
    The only thing most parents care about and show support for are the sports. If parents are involved with their child's grades it sure doesn't show.