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School Comparison

James F. Byrnes High
vs.
High Point Academy

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

James F. Byrnes High
High Point Academy
  • James F. Byrnes High reported a higher graduating cohort than High Point Academy (632 vs. 67).
  • James F. Byrnes High reported a higher chronically absent students than High Point Academy (532 vs. 232).
  • James F. Byrnes High reported a higher gifted & talented than High Point Academy (312 vs. 47).
  • Source Data Limit: 9 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 3 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

James F. Byrnes High reported a higher chronically absent students than High Point Academy (532 vs. 232).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

James F. Byrnes High reported a higher graduating cohort than High Point Academy (632 vs. 67).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

James F. Byrnes High reported a higher gifted & talented than High Point Academy (312 vs. 47).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

James F. Byrnes High reported a higher in-school suspensions than High Point Academy (203 vs. 161).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

High Point Academy reported a higher students per counselor than James F. Byrnes High (435:1 vs. 337.8:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

24 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at James F. Byrnes High

3 metrics were reported by James F. Byrnes High. Comparable data for High Point Academy is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
87%
AP courses offered
15
AP enrollment
148

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
James F. Byrnes High
$11,949.55
High Point Academy
$23,862.79
Local revenue share
James F. Byrnes High
50.2%
High Point Academy
5.7%
State revenue share
James F. Byrnes High
42.4%
High Point Academy
82.8%
Federal revenue share
James F. Byrnes High
7.4%
High Point Academy
11.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
James F. Byrnes High
21.8%
High Point Academy
24%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Spartanburg County
$64,195
Spartanburg County
$64,195
Poverty rate
Spartanburg County
14.5%
Spartanburg County
14.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Spartanburg County
25.7%
Spartanburg County
25.7%
Unemployment rate
Spartanburg County
4.2%
Spartanburg County
4.2%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.