Serving 550 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jesse Boyd Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 550 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jesse Boyd Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Jesse Boyd Elementary School's student population of 550 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
550 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
Jesse Boyd Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jesse Boyd Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#214 out of 1154 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
20%
31%
White
65%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jesse Boyd Elementary School's ranking?
Jesse Boyd Elementary School is ranked #214 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Jesse Boyd Elementary School often compared to?
Jesse Boyd Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine St. Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Jesse Boyd Elementary School?
550 students attend Jesse Boyd Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Jesse Boyd Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jesse Boyd Elementary School?
Jesse Boyd Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jesse Boyd Elementary School offer ?
Jesse Boyd Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jesse Boyd Elementary School part of?
Jesse Boyd Elementary School is part of Spartanburg 07 School District.
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