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Spartanburg 02

South Carolina · Public School District
14
Schools
11,740
Students
$12,458
Per-Pupil Spend
-13% nat'l
67.4%
Free Lunch Rate
+15pp vs nat'l
91.0%
Graduation Rate
+4.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Spartanburg 02 is a public school district in South Carolina serving 11,740 students across 14 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 91.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,458 is below the national average for a US public school district. 67% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (14)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Boiling Springs Middle06–081,068
Chesnee Middle06–08534
Rainbow Lake Middle06–081,009
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Boiling Springs High09–122,671
Chesnee High09–12704
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,458-13% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
53%
33%
State
53.0%
Local (property tax)
33.4%
Federal
13.6%

Funding is shared between state (53%) and local sources (33%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
14
Schools
11,740
Students
67%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.0%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateSouth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.0% graduation rate — 4.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
67% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Spartanburg 02?
Spartanburg 02 has 14 public schools, serving a total of 11,740 students.
What is the graduation rate for Spartanburg 02?
The graduation rate is 91.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Spartanburg 02 spend per student?
Spartanburg 02 spends $12,458 per pupil — 13% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Spartanburg 02?
67% of students in Spartanburg 02 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Spartanburg 02?
No, Spartanburg 02 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Spartanburg 02 serve?
Spartanburg 02 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Spartanburg 02?
The median opportunity score across schools in Spartanburg 02 is 38/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.