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James F. Byrnes High School

Duncan, SC


James F. Byrnes High School
150 East Main Street
Duncan, SC  29334
Phone: 864-949-2355
Spartanburg County

CarolinaSchoolHub Rating: 7 out of 10 stars
7  

Grades Served: 9-12
Enrollment: 3,183
Type: Regular School
James F. Byrnes High School

James F. Byrnes High School



Metro Area Ranking

#6
Metro Area High School Ranking: James F. Byrnes High School is ranked #6 out of 9 of the best high schools in Spartanburg and surrounding areas (33rd percentile). Cick the link to see all 9 high schools.

State Ranking

#56
Statewide High School Ranking: James F. Byrnes High School is ranked #56 out of 158 of the best high schools in South Carolina (65th percentile). Click the link to see all 158 high schools.

Overall, James F. Byrnes High School is a 7-star school (on a scale of 1 to 10 stars) based on CarolinaSchoolHub’s analysis of South Carolina Schools. The school is located in Spartanburg County, SC. James F. Byrnes High School has an enrollment of approximately 3,183 students and serves grades 9-12. Below you’ll find information about this school’s test scores and more.







Students
South Carolina Standardized Tests
Average ACT Scores
Subject Average Score at
This School
Average Score
This School's State
Percentile Rating
State Percentile
State Average of
All SC Schools
State Average
English 17.9 56th 16.8
Math 18.8 56th 17.8
Reading 19.6 60th 19.2
Science 19 54th 18.7

The ACT, a college readiness assessment, was given to every South Carolina senior in 2026 with the exception of those eligible for alternate assessments. The ACT scores range from 0 to 36. State averages for ACT data are based on regular public schools and do not include private schools in the state. In the chart above, you can get a sense for how the average ACT scores at James F. Byrnes High stack up against those of other high schools in South Carolina.

End-of-Course Tests
Subject Average Score at
This School
Average Score
State Average of
All SC Schools
State Average
English 1 74.54 77.86
Algebra 1 52.49 71.22
Biology 1 70.17 67.59

Average SAT Scores
Subject Average Score at
This School
Average Score
Reading 538
Math 513
Composite Score 1051
SAT Participation Rate 44 %

James F. Byrnes High had an average SAT score of 1051 (math and reading combined). This means the school’s average SAT scores ranked #34 out of 231 SC high schools (85th percentile). On this site, you can see the SAT scores of South Carolina high schools. The SAT participation rate at James F. Byrnes High was 44% in our most recently available data. Above you can also see how the school’s ACT scores compare to other schools in South Carolina.

Graduation Rate
 91% - James F. Byrnes High School
 89% - Median of South Carolina high schools
 91% - James F. Byrnes High School
 89% - Median of South Carolina high schools


Rankings for schools were created independently by Carolina School Hub. The test data for this site was derived from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and South Carolina Department of Education.

Regular Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
Duncan Elementary School of the Arts
0.2 miles Duncan P3-5
Tyger River Elementary School
1.9 miles Duncan P3-5
Wellford Academy of Science and Technology
2.7 miles Wellford P3-5
Lyman Elementary School
3.6 miles Lyman P3-5
D. R. Hill Middle School
3.8 miles Lyman 6-8
Global Academy of SC
3.8 miles Spartanburg K-8
Florence Chapel Middle School
3.9 miles Duncan 6-8
River Ridge Elementary School
4.6 miles Moore P3-5
Reidville Elementary School
4.8 miles Reidville P4-5
Abner Creek Academy
4.8 miles Duncan P3-5
Fairforest Elementary School
5.1 miles Spartanburg P4-5
Crestview Elementary School
5.7 miles Greer P4-5
Chandler Creek Elementary School
6.3 miles Greer P4-5
Fairforest Middle School
6.7 miles Spartanburg 6-8
Greer High School
6.8 miles Greer 9-12
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Duncan Elementary School of the Arts
0.2 miles P3-5
Tyger River Elementary School
1.9 miles P3-5
Wellford Academy of Science and Technology
2.7 miles P3-5
Lyman Elementary School
3.6 miles P3-5
D. R. Hill Middle School
3.8 miles 6-8
Global Academy of SC
3.8 miles K-8
Florence Chapel Middle School
3.9 miles 6-8
River Ridge Elementary School
4.6 miles P3-5
Reidville Elementary School
4.8 miles P4-5
Abner Creek Academy
4.8 miles P3-5
Fairforest Elementary School
5.1 miles P4-5
Crestview Elementary School
5.7 miles P4-5
Chandler Creek Elementary School
6.3 miles P4-5
Fairforest Middle School
6.7 miles 6-8
Greer High School
6.8 miles 9-12


Charter Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
High Point Academy
7.0 miles Spartanburg K-12
Spartanburg Preparatory School
11.3 miles Spartanburg P4-8
Greenville Technical Charter High School
15.6 miles Greenville 9-12
LEAD Academy
16.3 miles Greenville K-8
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
High Point Academy
7.0 miles K-12
Spartanburg Preparatory School
11.3 miles P4-8
Greenville Technical Charter High School
15.6 miles 9-12
LEAD Academy
16.3 miles K-8