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Best Schools in Duncan, SC
Duncan, SC has 12 public schools (1 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 10,386 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Duncan meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Duncan, SC
The top high schools in Duncan, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. James F. Byrnes High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spartanburg 05 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2217 Students
Best Middle Schools in Duncan, SC
The top middle schools in Duncan, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Florence Chapel Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spartanburg 05 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 859 Students
2. D. R. Hill Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spartanburg 05 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 702 Students
3. Beech Springs Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spartanburg 05 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 691 Students
4. Berry Shoals Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spartanburg 05 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 902 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Duncan, SC
The top elementary schools in Duncan, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Reidville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spartanburg 05 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 667 Students
2. Lyman Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spartanburg 05 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 835 Students
3. River Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spartanburg 05 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 778 Students
4. Abner Creek Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spartanburg 05 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 752 Students
5. Duncan Elementary School Of The Arts
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spartanburg 05 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 689 Students
6. Wellford Academy Of Science And Technology
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spartanburg 05 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 474 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Duncan, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Duncan, SC has a total population of 14,831 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Duncan, SC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Duncan, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.93 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.50 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.43 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Duncan, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Duncan, SC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Duncan, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Duncan, SC
How many schools are in Duncan, SC?
Duncan, SC has 12 public schools: 1 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 10,386 students in total.
How do schools in Duncan perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Duncan score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Duncan meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Duncan?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Duncan
5 of 7 schools in Duncan carry a SchoolGrade (2 have no school-level proficiency results in our source data). Grade distribution:
B: 3C: 2
All 7 public schools we grade in Duncan. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.