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The Ultimate Guide To All Seven School Districts in Spartanburg, SC

Have questions about public schools in Spartanburg County? With seven different Spartanburg County school districts, it can be a little confusing for newcomers or parents with rising kindergartners. We are breaking down the different districts and providing the most used info, so parents can easily navigate the Spartanburg County School Districts information.

A Little About Spartanburg County School Districts

Spartanburg County is the fifth-most populated county in the state of South Carolina with a population of over 300,000. Spartanburg County schools serve over 45,000 students.

For those who have relocated to the area, the primary difference about the schools in Spartanburg is that there is not a central Spartanburg County School District. Instead, Spartanburg County schools are operated by seven different school districts; each school district operates as its own entity. There is not a singular Spartanburg County school district or one school board website, but each of the seven Spartanburg County School Districts has a website where you can find the information you need for each school.

We have also created the Guide to Spartanburg Private Schools, which not only lists all the contact information and website links for each public school district, but also lists all of the charter, virtual, and private school options in Spartanburg.

Applying For School Choice In Spartanburg County School Districts

Spartanburg County School Districts offer parents the option of applying for limited school choice. Students may attend another school in the same district if there is space available. Remaining in the program is dependant on discipline and attendance. However, once a student is accepted in most cases their place is secured for the duration of them attending that particular school. Any younger siblings would also be grandfathered in. Availability varies by district, as well as school, and other circumstances. School choice applicants are not able to ride the school bus home, as the buses that service that school, would not be zoned for your neighborhood.

Should parents want their child to attend a school in a different Spartanburg County District, students would need to apply for out-of-district status and be accepted. Additionally, out-of-district residents are required to pay out-of-district tuition of several thousand dollars per school year for their children to attend. This includes the option to transfer to a Greenville County School District School.

Quick Guide To The Seven Spartanburg School Districts

More information about each district in not only Spartanburg County, but the entire state, can be found on the South Carolina Deprtmant of Education’s Website.

The Great School’s Website can provide parents with additional info like school rating, and ratio information. Ratio is the average student-to-teacher ratio and is an important factor when selecting a school.

Quick Profile of Spartanburg County School District 1

Spartanburg School District 1 is primarily made up of students from Campobello, Landrum, and Inman.

Campobello Gramling School
Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary
Inman Elementary
Inman Intermediate
New Prospect Elementary
O.P. Earle Elementary
Landrum Middle
Mabry Middle
Chapman High School
Landrum High
Swofford Career Center (Shared with District 2)

Spartanburg School District 1 Quick Links

Quick Profile of Spartanburg County School District 2

Spartanburg School District 2 is primarily made up of students from Boiling Springs, Chesnee, Mayo, most of Valley Falls, and a portion of Southern Shops.

Boiling Springs Elementary School
Carlisle-Foster’s Grove Elementary School
Chesnee Elementary School
Cooley Springs-Fingerville Elementary School
Hendrix Elementary School
Mayo Elementary School
Oakland Elementary School
Shoally Creek Elementary School
Sugar Ridge Elementary School
Boiling Springs Intermediate School
Boiling Springs Middle School
Chesnee Middle School
Rainbow Lake Middle School
Chesnee High School
Boiling Springs High School
Swofford Career Center (Shared with District 1)

Spartanburg School District 2 Quick Links

Quick Profile of Spartanburg County School District 3

Spartanburg School District 3 is primarily made up of students from Cowpens, Pacolet, and other areas of Spartanburg.

Cannons Elementary School
Cowpens Elementary School
Pacolet Elementary School
Clifdale Middle School
Gettys D. Broome High School
Daniel Morgan Technology Center

Spartanburg School District 3 Quick Links

Quick Profile of Spartanburg County School District 4

Spartanburg School District 4 is primarily made up of students from Woodruff.

Woodruff Primary
Woodruff Elementary
Woodruff Middle
Woodruff High

Spartanburg School District 4 Quick Links

Quick Profile of Spartanburg County School District 5

Spartanburg School District 5 is primarily made up of students from Greer, Duncan, Moore, Reidville, and Wellford.

Abner Creek Academy
Duncan Elementary School
Lyman Elementary School
Reidville Elementary School
River Ridge Elementary School]
Wellford Academy
Beech Springs Intermediate School
Berry Shoals Intermediate School
D.R. Hill Middle School
Florence Chapel Middle School
James F. Byrnes High School

Spartanburg School District 5 Quick Links

Quick Profile of Spartanburg County School District 6

Spartanburg School District 6 is primarily made up of students from Moore, Pauline, Roebuck, and Spartanburg.

Child Development Center
Anderson Mill Elementary
Arcadia Elementary
Fairforest Elementary
Jesse S. Bobo Elementary
Lone Oak Elementary
Pauline-Glenn Springs Elementary
Roebuck Elementary
West View Elementary
Woodland Heights Elementary
Fairforest Middle
Gable Middle
R. P. Dawkins Middle
Dorman Freshman Campus
Dorman High School
RD Anderson Applied Technology Center

Spartanburg School District 6 Quick Links

Quick Profile of Spartanburg County School District 7

Spartanburg School District 7 is primarily made up of students from Spartanburg (Eastside and Downtown).

Adult Education of Spartanburg County
Carver Middle School
Cleveland Academy of Leadership
Daniel Morgan Technology Center
Drayton Mills Elementary School
E.P. Todd School
Jesse Boyd Elementary School
Mary H. Wright Elementary School
McCarthy Teszler School
McCracken Middle School
Meeting Street Academy
Pine Street Elementary School
Spartanburg High School
The Franklin School
Valkyrie Middle College
Viking Early College
Virtual Program – Spartanburg County
Whitlock Flexible Learning Center

Spartanburg School District 7 Quick Links

Important Facts About Spartanburg School Districts

When shopping for a home, parents should find out which school district the home is zoned for. A general map of the school districts can be found on the Spartanburg County Website. However, you will need to contact the individual school district to find out which schools your child will attend. It is common for families to purchase homes in a specific school district with the intention of their children attending those schools. Take into consideration the growth of the area and possible overcrowding at schools when basing your home purchase on school selection.

Staying Informed During Inclement Weather And Closures

Each School Spartanburg School District offers parents multiple ways of keeping in touch during the year. Your Child’s Spartanburg School District will have a Facebook page, where things will be posted like weather closures, and other important info. You can also follow Kidding Around on Facebook and join our Kidding Around Spartanburg community group, where we often share updates posted by the different school districts. Usually once one Spartanburg County School district announces a weather-related closure, they almost always follow suit.

Registering A New Student In Spartanburg County Schools

For your child to attend kindergarten, they must be 5 years old on or before September 1st of that school year. You will need your child’s birth certificate, current proof of residence (such as a mortgage statement or utility bill), and a South Carolina proof of immunization certificate from your child’s pediatrician. The online registration links for each district can be found in their “Quick Links” section.

Continuing Education In Spartanburg County, SC

Spartanburg is also home to several higher education institutions including Converse College, Wofford College, USC Upstate, Spartanburg Community College, Spartanburg Methodist College, and Sherman College of Chiropractic

Things to Do Over Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend

Looking for something to do on the upcoming long weekend that includes a day off from school to honor a civil rights leader?
Spartanburg kids and (some) parents have a long weekend coming up, giving families time to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. If you are looking for ways to honor his legacy, we have found several family-friendly options. We’ve also included some added special events that can make the long weekend fun for everyone!

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The Trick to No-Stress Lunch Box Prep

It’s barely October and I’m tired of making lunches. Can I get an Amen? I’ve been making my kids pack their own lunches for at least 2 weeks now, but I’m pretty sure I’m being judged in car line because the teachers know I’m the mom that allows a sleeve of saltine crackers, a Zaxby’s packet of ranch dressing, and a questionable unicorn cupcake from last week’s birthday party head out the front door, disguised as lunch. I can do better. My kids deserve better midday fuel in their cute little bodies. So, I decided to try prepping a whole week’s worth of lunches in one afternoon. And guess what I discovered – it’s totally doable!

My plan for school lunches

Fruits and veggies

Chop/cut fruits and veggies and put in snack size plastic bags. I opted for oranges, grapes, apples (soak in pineapple juice to keep from browning) carrots and celery. Try cucumbers, broccoli, strawberries or blueberries (no chopping required). The options for this are endless. You can even add a little ranch dressing or fruit dip. Yum!

Sandwiches or wraps

You can try freezing these and depending on your lunchbox they may be thawed by lunch. Refrigerating works for us.

Meat and cheese sandwiches are super easy and kids love them. Just hold off on putting condiments or veggies on sandwiches because no one likes soggy bread. Pack the extras separately, if needed.

Peanut Butter & Jelly, because who doesn’t love PB&J? A professional chef friend taught me that the best way to make a PB&J sandwich stay fresh is to put peanut butter on both pieces of bread, then jelly in the middle – it works!

Package salads

These can be a side or an entree depending on how large you make them. If we have chicken during the week, I will cut up our leftovers and put in baggies for my kids to add to their salads.

My kids love Caesar salad and it’s easy to keep fresh. I buy a big pre-washed bag and sort it into small containers with parmesan cheese and croutons on top. The dressing is packed separate in snack sized ziplock bags or small containers.

Pantry items

These last more than just week which is nice! Stock up on pretzels, chips, individual applesauce, granola bars, cookies, boxes of raisins and anything else your kids will eat that won’t go bad quickly.

The key to this plan is planning ahead and making sure you stock items your kids will eat. There’s no point in stocking your kitchen full of super healthy, expensive food if they aren’t going to pack it and eat it. Find healthy, fun, yummy things they will be excited about throwing into their lunch boxes each morning.

My kids select what they are in the mood for that day and put it in their own lunchboxes each morning. They maintain their independence and some control of their lunch, plus I don’t feel guilty (or get judged) about what they are eating. It may take a few weeks, or even until Christmas break to figure out what quantities and combinations work for your family, but I promise planning and prepping for the whole week will make your school mornings easier.

What are some of your family’s favorite lunchbox items that can be packed ahead?

Meet Jaime Brown

Jaime Brown grew up in Spartanburg and Greenville where she met her future husband in the 6th grade. After marriage and a few kids they moved away for a decade and now find themselves back in the Upstate with their four daughters ages 18, 14, 7 and 4. Having a college age child, high schooler, elementary aged fireball, and a special needs preschooler keeps her very busy but she loves each stage and encourages other moms
to enjoy motherhood. Jaime enjoys rediscovering the city where she grew up with her family. Bonfires, good coffee creamer, date nights, international travel, frugal interior design, and sleeping children are some of her favorite things. You can connect with her on instagram or her blog.
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