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James Byrnes Freshman Academy

100 Rowe Street
Duncan, SC 29334
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 1%
Serving 820 students in grades 9, James Byrnes Freshman Academy ranks in the top 1% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥99% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9
  • Enrollment: 820 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 1% in SC
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥99% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

James Byrnes Freshman Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
James Byrnes Freshman Academy's student population of 820 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
820 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
James Byrnes Freshman Academy ranks within the top 1% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Byrnes Freshman Academy is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#7 out of 1154 schools
(Top 1%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of James Byrnes Freshman Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
84%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of James Byrnes Freshman Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥99%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of James Byrnes Freshman Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
16%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in James Byrnes Freshman Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
22%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in James Byrnes Freshman Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
54%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in James Byrnes Freshman Academy and the percentage of White public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in James Byrnes Freshman Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of James Byrnes Freshman Academy and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in James Byrnes Freshman Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in James Byrnes Freshman Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Byrnes Freshman Academy's ranking?
James Byrnes Freshman Academy is ranked #7 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are James Byrnes Freshman Academy often compared to?
James Byrnes Freshman Academyis often viewed alongside schools like James F. Byrnes High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while ≥99% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend James Byrnes Freshman Academy?
820 students attend James Byrnes Freshman Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of James Byrnes Freshman Academy students are White, 22% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Byrnes Freshman Academy?
James Byrnes Freshman Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does James Byrnes Freshman Academy offer ?
James Byrnes Freshman Academy offers enrollment in grades 9 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is James Byrnes Freshman Academy part of?
James Byrnes Freshman Academy is part of Spartanburg 05 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9
  • Enrollment: 820 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥99% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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