Public schools in Duncan, SC
8 open public schools with an address in Duncan, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,974
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.6:1
South Carolina median 13.6:1
Charter schools
0
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Duncan public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Duncan, SC: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,974 students, an average of 872 per school. The largest campus is James F. Byrnes High (2,391 students), and the largest elementary school is Abner Creek Academy (807).
Every listed school belongs to Spartanburg 05. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.6:1, lower than the statewide school median of 13.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Duncan
Elementary schools in Duncan
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abner Creek Academy Spartanburg 05 · Magnet | PK–05 | 807 | 14:1 | |
| Berry Shoals Elementary Spartanburg 05 | PK–05 | 476 | 11.8:1 | |
| Duncan Elementary School of the Arts Spartanburg 05 | PK–05 | 670 | 11.2:1 | |
| Tyger River Elementary Spartanburg 05 | PK–05 | 473 | 11.6:1 |
Middle schools in Duncan
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Springs Middle Spartanburg 05 | 06–08 | 584 | 11.5:1 | |
| Florence Chapel Middle Spartanburg 05 | 06–08 | 781 | 13.4:1 |
High schools in Duncan
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James F. Byrnes High Spartanburg 05 | 09–12 | 2,391 | 19.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Duncan
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Byrnes Freshman Academy Spartanburg 05 | 09–09 | 792 | 15.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White49.6%
- Hispanic18.8%
- Black21.5%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Duncan schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,974 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Duncan
How many public schools are in Duncan, SC?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Duncan: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 6,974 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Duncan?
All listed public schools with an address in Duncan belong to Spartanburg 05. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Duncan?
James F. Byrnes High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Duncan, with 2,391 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Duncan?
No school with an address in Duncan is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in South Carolina.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Duncan schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Duncan public schools is 12.6:1, lower than the South Carolina school median of 13.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Duncan guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All South Carolina cities