James Byrnes Freshman Academy (Ranked Top 1% for 2026)

100 Rowe Street
Duncan, SC 29334

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Top 1%

Serving 810 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 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).

The percentage of students achieving is 89% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving is ≥99% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).

The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 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 53% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 9
Enrollment: 810 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
: Top 1% in SC
: 89% (Top 1%)
: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý 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:

Category

Attribute

Overall Rank

Highest overall rank (Top 1%)

Math Proficiency

Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)

Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)

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James Byrnes Freshman Academy's student population of 810 students has grown by 18% over five school years.

The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9
(Supplemental Virtual)

Total Students

810 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	James Byrnes Freshman Academy
2023	820
2022	788
2021	685
2020	631
2019	631
2018	625
2017	625
2016	598
2015	608
2014	608
2013	594
2012	567
2011	619
2010	577
2009	561

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

49 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	James Byrnes Freshman Academy
2023	46
2022	41
2021	42
2020	38
2019	38
2018	33
2017	33
2016	34
2015	32
2014	31
2013	34
2012	31
2011	33
2010	31
2009	33

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<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

James Byrnes Freshman Academy ranks within the top 1% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of James Byrnes Freshman Academy is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (SC)

#4 out of 1118 schools
(Top 1%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2016-2023)
Year	James Byrnes Freshman Academy
2023	#4
2022	#7
2021	#15
2019	#24
2018	#12
2017	#15
2016	#9

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89%

43%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2016-2023)
Year	James Byrnes Freshman Academy	South Carolina	Spartanburg 05 School District
2023	89%	43%	49%
2022	84%	41%	50%
2021	72%	39%	45%
2019	89%	46%	56%
2018	92%	45%	55%
2017	97%	44%	53%
2016	98%	46%	53%

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≥99%

52%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2016-2022)
Year	James Byrnes Freshman Academy	South Carolina	Spartanburg 05 School District
2022	99%	52%	58%
2021	95%	48%	51%
2019	79%	48%	51%
2018	83%	45%	55%
2017	79%	43%	44%
2016	86%	46%	48%

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Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

14:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	James Byrnes Freshman Academy	South Carolina	Spartanburg 05 School District
2023	18:1	14:1	14:1
2022	19:1	14:1	14:1
2021	16:1	14:1	14:1
2020	17:1	15:1	15:1
2019	17:1	15:1	15:1
2018	19:1	16:1	15:1
2017	19:1	15:1	15:1
2016	18:1	16:1	15:1
2015	19:1	16:1	15:1
2014	19:1	16:1	15:1
2013	17:1	16:1	15:1
2012	18:1	16:1	15:1
2011	19:1	16:1	15:1
2010	19:1	16:1	15:1
2009	17:1	15:1	15:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	James Byrnes Freshman Academy	South Carolina	Spartanburg 05 School District
2023	2%	2%	2%
2022	2%	2%	2%
2021	1%	2%	3%
2020	2%	2%	2%
2019	2%	2%	2%
2018	2%	2%	2%
2017	2%	2%	2%
2016	2%	1%	2%
2015	2%	2%	2%
2014	3%	2%	3%
2013	3%	2%	3%
2012	2%	1%	2%
2011	3%	2%	3%
2010	3%	3%	4%
2009	5%	3%	3%

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Hispanic

15%

14%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	James Byrnes Freshman Academy	South Carolina	Spartanburg 05 School District
2023	16%	13%	15%
2022	15%	12%	14%
2021	12%	11%	13%
2020	10%	10%	12%
2019	10%	10%	12%
2018	9%	9%	10%
2017	9%	9%	10%
2016	8%	9%	9%
2015	6%	8%	9%
2014	6%	8%	9%
2013	7%	7%	8%
2012	8%	7%	8%
2011	7%	7%	7%
2010	5%	6%	6%
2009	5%	5%	6%

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Black

21%

31%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	James Byrnes Freshman Academy	South Carolina	Spartanburg 05 School District
2023	22%	31%	19%
2022	22%	32%	19%
2021	20%	33%	19%
2020	18%	33%	18%
2019	18%	33%	18%
2018	20%	34%	19%
2017	20%	34%	19%
2016	18%	34%	19%
2015	22%	35%	19%
2014	20%	35%	18%
2013	20%	35%	19%
2012	20%	36%	20%
2011	23%	36%	21%
2010	27%	38%	22%
2009	23%	39%	23%

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White

54%

47%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	James Byrnes Freshman Academy	South Carolina	Spartanburg 05 School District
2023	54%	48%	57%
2022	55%	48%	57%
2021	59%	49%	58%
2020	65%	50%	62%
2019	65%	50%	62%
2018	66%	51%	65%
2017	66%	51%	65%
2016	70%	52%	66%
2015	67%	52%	67%
2014	69%	52%	68%
2013	68%	53%	68%
2012	68%	53%	68%
2011	67%	53%	68%
2010	65%	53%	68%
2009	67%	53%	68%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	James Byrnes Freshman Academy	South Carolina	Spartanburg 05 School District
2023	6%	6%	7%
2022	6%	6%	8%
2021	8%	5%	7%
2020	5%	5%	6%
2019	5%	5%	6%
2018	3%	4%	4%
2017	3%	4%	4%
2016	2%	4%	4%
2015	3%	3%	3%
2014	2%	3%	2%
2013	2%	3%	2%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.64

0.67

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	James Byrnes Freshman Academy	South Carolina	Spartanburg 05 School District
2023	0.64	0.66	0.62
2022	0.63	0.66	0.62
2021	0.60	0.64	0.61
2020	0.54	0.63	0.57
2019	0.54	0.63	0.57
2018	0.52	0.62	0.53
2017	0.52	0.62	0.53
2016	0.48	0.61	0.52
2015	0.50	0.61	0.51
2014	0.48	0.61	0.50
2013	0.50	0.60	0.50
2012	0.50	0.59	0.50
2011	0.49	0.59	0.49
2010	0.50	0.58	0.49
2009	0.50	0.57	0.49

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

55%

67%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	James Byrnes Freshman Academy	South Carolina	Spartanburg 05 School District
2023	53%	67%	56%
2022	39%	60%	43%
2021	37%	59%	40%
2020	32%	58%	35%
2019	32%	58%	35%
2018	38%	64%	45%
2017	38%	64%	45%
2016	32%	55%	38%
2015	40%	50%	39%
2014	40%	51%	42%
2013	43%	51%	43%
2012	43%	50%	42%
2011	41%	48%	40%
2010	38%	47%	36%
2009	35%	45%	34%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	James Byrnes Freshman Academy	South Carolina	Spartanburg 05 School District
2023	10%	3%	9%
2022	6%	3%	6%
2021	4%	3%	7%
2020	9%	4%	9%
2019	9%	4%	9%
2018	5%	3%	5%
2017	5%	3%	5%
2016	8%	5%	7%
2015	6%	6%	6%
2014	8%	6%	9%
2013	10%	7%	8%
2012	10%	7%	9%
2011	8%	6%	8%
2010	11%	7%	10%
2009	9%	8%	10%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Spartanburg 05 School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What is James Byrnes Freshman Academy's ranking?

James Byrnes Freshman Academy is ranked #4 out of 1,118 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?

89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% 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?

810 students attend James Byrnes Freshman Academy.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

54% of James Byrnes Freshman Academy students are White, 21% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% 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 17:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).

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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