James Byrnes Freshman Academy

Spartanburg 05
100 Rowe Street
Duncan, SC 29334
820 Students
Secondary School 9th - 9th
School Overview
James Byrnes Freshman Academy, located in Duncan, South Carolina, serves as a dedicated transition campus for ninth-grade students within the Spartanburg School District Five system. By isolating the freshman class, the school creates a focused, supportive environment designed to bridge the gap between middle school and the rigorous demands of high school. This approach allows educators to emphasize foundational academic skills, study habits, and social-emotional growth during a pivotal year in a student's development.

The academy provides a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the transition to James Byrnes High School. Beyond core academics, the school encourages student involvement through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs, fostering a sense of community and school spirit. By prioritizing early intervention and personalized support, James Byrnes Freshman Academy aims to ensure that every student builds the confidence and academic readiness necessary to succeed throughout their remaining three years of high school and beyond.
820
Total Students
45.6
Full-Time Teachers
18.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    446 (54.4 %)
  • Black
    176 (21.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    128 (15.6 %)
  • Two or More
    53 (6.5 %)
  • Asian
    17 (2.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Secondary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Spartanburg 05
Phone: (864)949-2320
Grade Range: 9th - 9th
Total Students: 820
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 45.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.0
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 9 820
Gender Ratio