- Enrollment
- 2,391
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Duncan, SC
James Byrnes Freshman Academy
Federal NCES profile for James Byrnes Freshman Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450360001476
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Byrnes Freshman Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of South Carolina schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Duncan · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 52.7%
- free-lunch eligible
James Byrnes Freshman Academy has class sizes larger than 89% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Byrnes Freshman Academy ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Duncan, SC.
School address
District: Spartanburg 05 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450360001476 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
James Byrnes Freshman Academy held near 810 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.6 → 49.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 450360001476 · Duncan, SC High · MID · TRAD
792 enr · 17.6:1 · 52.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: James F. Byrnes High (2,391 students)
James Byrnes Freshman Academy held near 810 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.6 → 49.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
James Byrnes Freshman Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James F. Byrne
James F. Byrnes High
2,391 students
- Berry Shoals I 902
Berry Shoals Intermediate
902 students
- Abner Creek Ac 807
Abner Creek Academy
807 students
- This school 792
James Byrnes Freshman Academy
792 students
- Florence Chape 781
Florence Chapel Middle
781 students
- River Ridge El 770
River Ridge Elementary
770 students
What this shows James Byrnes Freshman Academy reports 792 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Byrnes Freshman Academy compares
James Byrnes Freshman Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 23% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.7% | ▼ 29% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 792 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
792
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,950
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
137
in-school suspensions + 141 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 52.3%
African American 20.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, James Byrnes Freshman Academy is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spartanburg 05 reports $11,950 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James Byrnes Freshman Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James F. Byrnes High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berry Shoals Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abner Creek Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Florence Chapel Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| River Ridge Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Byrnes Freshman Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Duncan
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~792 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about James Byrnes Freshman Academy
How many students attend James Byrnes Freshman Academy?
James Byrnes Freshman Academy has 792 students enrolled. It is a high school in Duncan, SC. CCD year-over-year: 820 (2022-23) → 810 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Byrnes Freshman Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at James Byrnes Freshman Academy is 17.6:1, which is 23% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James Byrnes Freshman Academy?
52.7% of students at James Byrnes Freshman Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Byrnes Freshman Academy?
The largest demographic group at James Byrnes Freshman Academy is White at 52.3% of enrollment, in Duncan, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Byrnes Freshman Academy?
James Byrnes Freshman Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does James Byrnes Freshman Academy rank among public schools in Duncan?
By Resource Investment Index, James Byrnes Freshman Academy ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Duncan, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Duncan on the city page.
What other schools are in Spartanburg 05?
Besides James Byrnes Freshman Academy, Spartanburg 05 also operates James F. Byrnes High (2,391 students), Berry Shoals Intermediate (902 students), and Abner Creek Academy (807 students). See the Spartanburg 05 district page for the complete list.