At a glance
Reported students
792
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
51.22
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–09
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina other enrollment
73rd percentile
Compared with 37 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
691
James Byrnes Freshman Academy: 792 reported students.
State peer staffing position
81st percentile
15.5:1 reported; state peer median 13.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 780
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.7:1
What the reported data says about James Byrnes Freshman Academy
James Byrnes Freshman Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades 09–09 in Duncan. It is one of 14 current school records connected to Spartanburg 05. NCES reports 792 students for 2024–25.
Among 37 combined / other schools in South Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 514 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 73rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.5:1, above the South Carolina median of 13.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (52.3%) and Black (20.5%). English learners represent 6.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 2 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking James Byrnes Freshman Academy
- 1How do the reported 15.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 51.22 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White52.3%
- Hispanic16.2%
- Black20.5%
- Asian2.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
2 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Spartanburg 05
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Florence Chapel Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
781 reported students
Abner Creek Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–05
807 reported students
River Ridge Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
770 reported students
Lyman Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
750 reported students
Reidville Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
712 reported students
Duncan Elementary School of the Arts
Elementary · Grades PK–05
670 reported students
Public schools near James Byrnes Freshman Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duncan Elementary School of the Arts Elementary · Spartanburg 05 | PK–05 | 670 | 0.2 mi |
| Beech Springs Middle Middle · Spartanburg 05 | 06–08 | 584 | 0.2 mi |
| James F. Byrnes High High · Spartanburg 05 | 09–12 | 2,391 | 0.3 mi |
| Tyger River Elementary Elementary · Spartanburg 05 | PK–05 | 473 | 2.1 mi |
| Spartanburg Six Child Development Center Other · Spartanburg 06 | PK–PK | 307 | 7.2 mi |
| High Point Academy Other · Charter · SC Public Charter School District | KG–12 | 1,208 | 7.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about James Byrnes Freshman Academy
What grades does James Byrnes Freshman Academy serve?
James Byrnes Freshman Academy reports grades 09–09 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Spartanburg 05.
How many students attend James Byrnes Freshman Academy?
James Byrnes Freshman Academy reported 792 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 73rd percentile among 37 South Carolina combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 780 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at James Byrnes Freshman Academy?
The calculated ratio is 15.5:1, based on 792 students and 51.22 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The South Carolina median for the same school level is 13.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is James Byrnes Freshman Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
James Byrnes Freshman Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Spartanburg 05 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is James Byrnes Freshman Academy in?
James Byrnes Freshman Academy is part of Spartanburg 05, based in Duncan, SC, which operates 14 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near James Byrnes Freshman Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Duncan Elementary School of the Arts (0.2 mi), Beech Springs Middle (0.2 mi), James F. Byrnes High (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.