James Byrnes Freshman Academy
Duncan, SC · High School · Grades 9-9
Performance Overview
About This School
James Byrnes Freshman Academy is a high school located in Duncan, South Carolina. The school serves 820 students in grades 9-9.
With a DataScore of 53/100 (C), James Byrnes Freshman Academy performs at the state average for South Carolina. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
63% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
James Byrnes Freshman Academy has a DataScore of 53/100 (Grade C), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), graduation rate (20%), and resource access (15%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
James Byrnes Freshman Academy has 820 students enrolled in grades 9-9. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.2:1.
Yes, James Byrnes Freshman Academy is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +12, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
James Byrnes Freshman Academy is part of the Spartanburg 05 in Duncan, South Carolina. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.