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Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Academics
    B
  2. Diversity
    A
  3. Teachers
    B+
  4. College Prep
    B
  5. Clubs & Activities
    A-
  6. Health & Safety
    B+
  7. Administration
    B+
  8. Sports
    A+
  9. Food
    B
  10. Resources & Facilities
    B
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James F. Byrnes High School is a highly rated, public school located in Duncan, SC. It has 1,745 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1. According to state test scores, 88% of students are at least proficient in math and 84% in reading.
Address
150 East Main Street
Duncan, SC 29334
Telephone
(864) 949-2355
Website
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James F. Byrnes High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
84%
Percent Proficient - Math
88%
Average Graduation Rate
86%
Average SAT
1140
191 responses
Average ACT
23
118 responses
AP Enrollment
13%
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Living in the Area
B+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Crime & Safety
    B-
  2. Diversity
    A-
  3. Cost of Living
    B+
  4. Good for Families
    B+
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$32,439
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$744
National
$949
Median Home Value
$96,500
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.
Poll
80%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.40 responses
Poll
78%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.40 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 56 responses
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  • Friday night games (football, basketball)
    59%
  • Not favorite but it was something to do w/ friends
    11%
  • Spirit Week
    9%
  • Homecoming
    7%
  • Randomly at lunch we will have fun games.
    7%
  • Pep rallies
    5%
  • Academic Team Competitions
    2%

Students

Diversity
A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,745
Free or Reduced Lunch
40%
77%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.44 responses
73%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.44 responses
77%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.44 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$56,619
Teachers in First/Second Year
12.6%
59%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.54 responses
69%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.54 responses
65%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.54 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
A-
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
Expenses Per Student
$9,812/ year
National
$12,239
79%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.56 responses
34%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.56 responses
55%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.56 responses
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James F. Byrnes High School Reviews

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I loved Byrnes and everything that came with it for the most part! The campus could definitely be more welcoming, however. I attended the school for four years and in my four years not much changed except for the addition of a new building. Now, I hear that it is a much better environment though.
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Byrnes High School is a continually growing institution. Every day, the faculty, students, and atmosphere develop into something more intelligent by either challenging or exciting means. Being a Byrnes High School "Rebel" not only means the daily reassurance of confidence in its spirit, but also the effort of the teachers and students to excel. Since my enrollment at Byrnes, I have literally seen advancements in the cafeteria with newscreens and healthier options, the classrooms with Promethean boards and laptops, and the student life with increasing diversity by improved, publicized sports and new clubs. Most thankfully and recently, a new building of 30+ updated classrooms has refreshed Byrnes High School integrity. Because of these innovations, teachers are inspired to introduce new curriculum to their students.
James F Byrnes was a temporary High School that I attended from 2015 until 2016. The teachers are excellent, the principals are amazing and the students are welcoming and helpful. Byrnes High School is such a welcoming environment and loving school over all. My favorite thing about Byrnes would have to be the amount of school spirit and student activities. From art to orchestra to football, students are invested in being amazing at what we do and we love the school.