James F. Byrnes High

2,217 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

James F. Byrnes High School, located in Duncan, South Carolina, is the flagship secondary school of Spartanburg School District Five. Known for its strong sense of community pride and tradition, the school serves a diverse population of students and is widely recognized for its robust academic and extracurricular programs. The campus is well-regarded for its modern facilities and its ability to provide a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Byrnes High School is perhaps most famous for its highly successful athletic department, particularly its championship-winning football program, which has established a reputation for excellence on a regional and state level. The school also fosters a vibrant culture of student involvement, offering a wide array of clubs, fine arts programs, and service organizations. By emphasizing both academic rigor and community engagement, James F. Byrnes High continues to be a central pillar of the Duncan area, committed to developing well-rounded and successful students.

2,217

Total Students

117.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James F. Byrnes High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,211
Hispanic	333
Black	476
Asian	45
Two or More	144
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	4

White
1,211 (54.6 %)
Black
476 (21.5 %)
Hispanic
333 (15.0 %)
Two or More
144 (6.5 %)
Asian
45 (2.0 %)
American Indian
4 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Spartanburg 05
Phone:	(864)949-2355
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,217
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	117.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 54

Grade 10 844

Grade 11 639

Grade 12 680