Mary H. Wright Elementary School (Ranked Bottom 50% for 2026)

Home > South Carolina > Spartanburg County > Spartanburg

Mary H. Wright Elementary School

457 South Church Street
Spartanburg, SC 29306

( shown in map)

Bottom 50%

Mary H. Wright Elementary School is a former school building in Spartanburg, South Carolina. It was constructed in 1951 as part of SC Governor James F. Byrnes's attempt to establish "separate but equal" facilities in order to avoid desegregation of schools.

Serving 439 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mary H. Wright Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).

The percentage of students achieving is 24% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving is 21% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).

The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 439 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
: Bottom 50% in SC
: 24% (Btm 50%)
: 21% (Btm 50%)
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Mary H. Wright Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category

Attribute

Percent Eligible For Free Lunch

Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview

Mary H. Wright Elementary School's student population of 439 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)

View Data

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Mary H. Wright Elementary School
Pre-K	37
Kind	67
1	81
2	68
3	67
4	54
5	65

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Total Students

439 students

View Data

Total Students Trends Over Years (1987-2023)
Year	Mary H. Wright Elementary School
2023	455
2022	430
2021	430
2020	531
2019	531
2018	538
2017	538
2016	474
2015	527
2014	470
2013	430
2012	498
2011	366
2010	358
2009	369
2008	370
2007	336
2006	242
2005	263
2004	297
2003	359
2002	352
2001	359
2000	324
1999	303
1998	347
1997	375
1996	398
1995	424
1994	431
1993	417
1992	421
1991	461
1990	467
1989	461
1988	443
1987	390

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

37 teachers

View Data

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1987-2023)
Year	Mary H. Wright Elementary School
2023	35
2022	35
2021	32
2020	38
2019	38
2018	34
2017	34
2016	34
2015	32
2014	33
2013	33
2012	33
2011	30
2010	30
2009	28
2008	27
2007	55
2006	26
2005	27
2004	27
2003	26
2002	29
2001	29
2000	30
1999	36
1998	37
1997	38
1996	36
1995	35
1994	36
1993	32
1992	31
1991	33
1990	34
1989	32
1988	32
1987	31

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Year Founded

1905

Last Day of School

Mon. May 25, 2026

Campus Size

50 acres

School Motto

'Truth and Honor'

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

Mary H. Wright Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Mary H. Wright Elementary School is 0.42, 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)

#1017 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)

View Data

Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Mary H. Wright Elementary School
2023	#1017
2022	#1065
2021	#893
2019	#1065
2018	#1050
2017	#1061
2016	#1085
2015	#1122
2014	#1037
2013	#908
2012	#966

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

24%

43%

View Data

Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Mary H. Wright Elementary School	South Carolina	Spartanburg 07 School District
2023	24%	43%	39%
2022	18%	41%	38%
2021	22%	39%	34%
2019	23%	46%	35%
2018	23%	45%	36%
2017	21%	44%	38%
2016	19%	46%	37%
2015	19%	51%	45%
2014	43%	68%	59%
2013	52%	70%	63%
2012	44%	71%	63%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

21%

52%

View Data

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Mary H. Wright Elementary School	South Carolina	Spartanburg 07 School District
2022	21%	52%	48%
2021	22%	48%	41%
2019	21%	48%	42%
2018	19%	45%	36%
2017	17%	43%	39%
2016	15%	46%	41%
2015	8%	42%	37%
2014	49%	72%	65%
2013	62%	74%	68%
2012	55%	72%	65%
2011	57%	71%	66%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

20-24%

50%

View Data

Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)
Year	Mary H. Wright Elementary School	South Carolina	Spartanburg 07 School District
2022	22%	50%	48%
2021	5%	48%	44%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

14:1

View Data

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1987-2023)
Year	Mary H. Wright Elementary School	South Carolina	Spartanburg 07 School District
2023	13:1	14:1	11:1
2022	12:1	14:1	11:1
2021	13:1	14:1	12:1
2020	14:1	15:1	12:1
2019	14:1	15:1	12:1
2018	16:1	16:1	12:1
2017	16:1	15:1	12:1
2016	14:1	16:1	11:1
2015	16:1	16:1	12:1
2014	14:1	16:1	13:1
2013	13:1	16:1	12:1
2012	15:1	16:1	12:1
2011	12:1	16:1	12:1
2010	12:1	16:1	12:1
2009	13:1	15:1	13:1
2008	14:1	15:1	13:1
2007	6:1	10:1	10:1
2006	9:1	15:1	13:1
2005	10:1	15:1	13:1
2004	11:1	16:1	14:1
2003	14:1	15:1	15:1
2002	12:1	15:1	14:1
2001	12:1	15:1	13:1
2000	11:1	15:1	13:1
1999	8:1	15:1	13:1
1998	9:1	16:1	13:1
1997	10:1	16:1	13:1
1996	11:1	16:1	14:1
1995	12:1	17:1	14:1
1994	12:1	17:1	15:1
1993	13:1	17:1	15:1
1992	14:1	17:1	15:1
1991	14:1	17:1	15:1
1990	14:1	17:1	15:1
1989	14:1	18:1	15:1
1988	14:1	18:1	15:1
1987	13:1	18:1	15:1

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

View Data

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2001-2011)
Year	Mary H. Wright Elementary School	South Carolina	Spartanburg 07 School District
2011	1%	2%	3%
2010	1%	3%	4%
2009	1%	3%	4%
2008	2%	2%	4%
2007	2%	1%	4%
2006	3%	1%	3%
2005	4%	1%	3%
2004	4%	2%	3%
2003	3%	2%	3%
2002	2%	2%	3%
2001	1%	1%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hispanic

13%

14%

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2002-2023)
Year	Mary H. Wright Elementary School	South Carolina	Spartanburg 07 School District
2023	11%	13%	10%
2022	10%	12%	10%
2021	8%	11%	10%
2020	5%	10%	9%
2019	5%	10%	9%
2018	4%	9%	8%
2017	4%	9%	8%
2016	4%	9%	6%
2015	5%	8%	6%
2014	2%	8%	6%
2013	3%	7%	6%
2012	3%	7%	5%
2011	2%	7%	5%
2010	2%	6%	5%
2009	1%	5%	4%
2008	2%	6%	4%
2006	1%	4%	3%
2005	2%	4%	3%
2004	1%	3%	2%
2003	1%	3%	2%
2002	1%	2%	2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Black

75%

31%

View Data

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Mary H. Wright Elementary School	South Carolina	Spartanburg 07 School District
2023	77%	31%	49%
2022	81%	32%	50%
2021	82%	33%	51%
2020	84%	33%	52%
2019	84%	33%	52%
2018	86%	34%	53%
2017	86%	34%	53%
2016	88%	34%	56%
2015	91%	35%	58%
2014	90%	35%	56%
2013	91%	35%	55%
2012	90%	36%	56%
2011	92%	36%	56%
2010	94%	38%	58%
2009	95%	39%	59%
2008	95%	39%	60%
2007	95%	40%	61%
2006	93%	41%	62%
2005	92%	41%	62%
2004	91%	41%	62%
2003	92%	41%	61%
2002	94%	41%	60%
2001	96%	42%	60%
2000	99%	42%	61%
1999	98%	41%	58%
1998	99%	42%	58%
1997	97%	41%	56%
1996	96%	41%	55%
1995	96%	41%	55%
1994	97%	41%	55%
1993	97%	41%	54%
1992	97%	41%	53%
1991	98%	41%	53%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

White

47%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1992-2023)
Year	Mary H. Wright Elementary School	South Carolina	Spartanburg 07 School District
2023	4%	48%	30%
2022	3%	48%	30%
2021	4%	49%	29%
2020	6%	50%	30%
2019	6%	50%	30%
2018	7%	51%	31%
2017	7%	51%	31%
2016	4%	52%	33%
2015	2%	52%	31%
2014	4%	52%	33%
2013	1%	53%	34%
2012	4%	53%	33%
2011	2%	53%	33%
2010	3%	53%	33%
2009	3%	53%	33%
2008	1%	53%	32%
2007	3%	54%	32%
2006	3%	54%	32%
2005	2%	54%	32%
2004	4%	54%	33%
2003	4%	54%	34%
2002	3%	55%	35%
2001	2%	55%	35%
1999	2%	55%	38%
1998	1%	55%	38%
1997	2%	56%	40%
1996	3%	56%	41%
1995	4%	56%	41%
1994	3%	57%	42%
1993	3%	57%	42%
1992	3%	57%	43%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

View Data

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Mary H. Wright Elementary School	South Carolina	Spartanburg 07 School District
2023	8%	6%	7%
2022	6%	6%	6%
2021	6%	5%	6%
2020	5%	5%	5%
2019	5%	5%	5%
2018	3%	4%	4%
2017	3%	4%	4%
2016	4%	4%	3%
2015	2%	3%	2%
2014	3%	3%	2%
2013	3%	3%	2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

0.42

0.67

View Data

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1992-2023)
Year	Mary H. Wright Elementary School	South Carolina	Spartanburg 07 School District
2023	0.39	0.66	0.62
2022	0.33	0.66	0.61
2021	0.32	0.64	0.60
2020	0.29	0.63	0.60
2019	0.29	0.63	0.60
2018	0.26	0.62	0.58
2017	0.26	0.62	0.58
2016	0.22	0.61	0.58
2015	0.17	0.61	0.56
2014	0.19	0.61	0.58
2013	0.17	0.60	0.59
2012	0.19	0.59	0.58
2011	0.15	0.59	0.58
2010	0.13	0.58	0.56
2009	0.10	0.57	0.55
2008	0.11	0.57	0.54
2007	0.10	0.55	0.52
2006	0.13	0.54	0.52
2005	0.16	0.54	0.52
2004	0.17	0.54	0.51
2003	0.15	0.54	0.51
2002	0.12	0.53	0.52
2001	0.08	0.53	0.52
1999	0.04	0.53	0.52
1998	0.02	0.53	0.52
1997	0.06	0.52	0.53
1996	0.08	0.52	0.53
1995	0.08	0.52	0.53
1994	0.06	0.51	0.53
1993	0.06	0.51	0.53
1992	0.06	0.51	0.53

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

100%

67%

View Data

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1993-2023)
Year	Mary H. Wright Elementary School	South Carolina	Spartanburg 07 School District
2023	100%	67%	83%
2022	100%	60%	75%
2021	100%	59%	74%
2020	100%	58%	76%
2019	100%	58%	76%
2018	100%	64%	72%
2017	100%	64%	72%
2016	100%	55%	66%
2015	88%	50%	61%
2014	91%	51%	63%
2013	89%	51%	58%
2012	90%	50%	63%
2011	92%	48%	61%
2010	91%	47%	59%
2009	90%	45%	57%
2008	92%	44%	59%
2007	82%	44%	57%
2006	89%	44%	56%
2005	91%	44%	57%
2004	87%	43%	57%
2003	93%	42%	54%
2002	91%	41%	55%
2001	91%	39%	50%
2000	100%	40%	52%
1999	91%	39%	51%
1998	95%	42%	54%
1997	95%	40%	50%
1996	95%	40%	49%
1995	95%	40%	48%
1994	95%	39%	50%
1993	95%	38%	49%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for (13-14)

View Data

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2000-2014)
Year	Mary H. Wright Elementary School	South Carolina	Spartanburg 07 School District
2014	1%	6%	5%
2013	3%	7%	6%
2012	4%	7%	6%
2011	3%	6%	6%
2010	5%	7%	7%
2009	5%	8%	7%
2008	4%	8%	6%
2007	6%	8%	7%
2006	4%	8%	6%
2005	5%	8%	7%
2004	7%	8%	7%
2003	4%	8%	7%
2002	6%	8%	7%
2001	4%	8%	7%
2000	5%	7%	7%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Spartanburg 07 School District

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

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

School Mascot: Wild Boars

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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

What is Mary H. Wright Elementary School's ranking?

Mary H. Wright Elementary School is ranked #1017 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.

What schools are Mary H. Wright Elementary School often compared to?

Mary H. Wright Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine St. Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).

How many students attend Mary H. Wright Elementary School?

439 students attend Mary H. Wright Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

75% of Mary H. Wright Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Mary H. Wright Elementary School?

Mary H. Wright Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.

What grades does Mary H. Wright Elementary School offer ?

Mary H. Wright Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).

What school district is Mary H. Wright Elementary School part of?

Mary H. Wright Elementary School is part of Spartanburg 07 School District.

School Reviews
Review Mary H. Wright Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
I am a:
Name or Alias:
Your review:
Rate this school:

�鶹��ý Articles

January 24, 2026

Back-to-School Tech & Online Learning Readiness Checklist

A 2026 guide to back-to-school tech & online learning readiness, helping families prepare devices, connectivity, skills, and safety.

January 24, 2026

How Public Schools Prepare for College in High School

Learn how public schools prepare for college and what parents should look for as students begin high school. Updated for 2026.

January 24, 2026

School Choice in 2026: What Parents Must Know

Explore how school choice is reshaping U.S. education in 2026, with updated trends, enrollment data, costs, policies, and practical guidance for parents.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 439 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
: Bottom 50%
: 24% (Btm 50%)
: 21% (Btm 50%)
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education