Original Research by School Decision on Broome High
Broome High is a regular public high school in Spartanburg, part of Spartanburg County School District 3, serving grades nine through twelve. The school sits on Cherry Hill Road, within the city limits of Spartanburg, a mid-sized Upstate city that functions as the county seat and a regional hub. Spartanburg’s economy once rested on textile mills—roughly forty mills operated through the early 1900s—but has since shifted toward healthcare, higher education, corporate headquarters, and regional manufacturing. The BMW plant in nearby Greer is a major employer. Several colleges, including Wofford College and Converse University, sit within the city, and downtown has seen a decade-long revitalization with a remodeled square, historic restorations, a new minor league baseball stadium that opened in 2025, and a protected bicycle lane. The city’s character is described by a visitor guide as a real working city, not a tourist town. Housing in the area is at a price point somewhat below the national median, with rents that are relatively moderate compared to household incomes.
The school enrolls close to nine hundred students, with grade cohorts of similar size across the high school years. Student composition is predominantly white, roughly two-thirds of the student body. Black and Hispanic students each account for more than ten percent, and a smaller share of students are Asian or multiracial. Over six in ten students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that a substantial majority come from lower-income households. Data on students with disabilities and English learners were not available in the information we reviewed.
What is most striking about the profile of Broome High is what is not present. State assessment results were not reported in the data provided, so we cannot describe how students perform on math, English, or other tested subjects. The four-year graduation rate, a standard measure for a high school, was also absent. Chronic absenteeism figures were missing as well. The comparison data that would place Broome relative to other districts in Spartanburg County could not be calculated because these core academic and outcome metrics were unavailable. This is not a reflection of the school’s quality; it simply means the standard public benchmarks are not included in this data set. A parent exploring Broome High would want to seek this information directly from the school or the district office to get a clear picture of academic performance and student outcomes.
No information was available about specific programs such as Advanced Placement courses, career and technical education pathways, or dual-enrollment offerings. The school’s staffing ratios, discipline data, and attendance rates were also absent. The district itself, Spartanburg County School District 3, shows no recent major changes or initiatives publicly reported in the research we conducted.
What is clear is that Broome High serves a large, diverse student body in a city with a strong sense of place and a history of economic reinvention. The community context offers a mix of downtown walkability, college presence, and regional employment opportunities. For a family considering this school, the missing academic data is the most significant gap. Without it, the picture is incomplete. A visit to the school, a conversation with current families, or a look at the school’s own website and report cards would fill in what this profile cannot.
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