- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Duncan, SC
James F. Byrnes High
Federal NCES profile for James F. Byrnes High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450360001022
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James F. Byrnes High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Duncan · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 47.1%
- free-lunch eligible
James F. Byrnes High has class sizes larger than 97% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James F. Byrnes High ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Duncan, SC.
School address
District: Spartanburg 05 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450360001022 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+98 students YoY
James F. Byrnes High held near 2,315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+98 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 117.6 → 123.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+98 students YoY 450360001022 · Duncan, SC High · LARGE · TRAD
2,391 enr · 20.4:1 · 47.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Berry Shoals Intermediate (902 students)
James F. Byrnes High held near 2,315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+98 headcount). Teacher FTE added 117.6 → 123.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
James F. Byrnes High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- James Byrnes F 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 F. Byrnes High reports 2,391 students on the CCD universe file.
How James F. Byrnes High compares
James F. Byrnes High 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 43% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.1% | ▼ 36% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,391 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,391
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 97% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 399 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
259
in-school suspensions + 142 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 21 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 50.8%
African American 21.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 2.3%
Largest group: White at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, James F. Byrnes High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
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 F. Byrnes High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berry Shoals Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abner Creek Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James Byrnes Freshman Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Florence Chapel Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| River Ridge Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James F. Byrnes High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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 (~2,391 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about James F. Byrnes High
How many students attend James F. Byrnes High?
James F. Byrnes High has 2,391 students enrolled. It is a high school in Duncan, SC. CCD year-over-year: 2,217 (2022-23) → 2,315 (2023-24), nearly flat (+98).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James F. Byrnes High?
The student-teacher ratio at James F. Byrnes High is 20.4:1, which is 43% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James F. Byrnes High?
47.1% of students at James F. Byrnes High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James F. Byrnes High?
The largest demographic group at James F. Byrnes High is White at 50.8% of enrollment, in Duncan, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James F. Byrnes High?
James F. Byrnes High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 F. Byrnes High rank among public schools in Duncan?
By Resource Investment Index, James F. Byrnes High ranks #6 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 F. Byrnes High, Spartanburg 05 also operates Berry Shoals Intermediate (902 students), Abner Creek Academy (807 students), and James Byrnes Freshman Academy (792 students). See the Spartanburg 05 district page for the complete list.