Spartanburg Schools News
HERE Education covers every school, deadline, and funding opportunity in Spartanburg County. From K-12 to Wofford College — search the full directory and track what matters.
Spartanburg County schools serve families from kindergarten through twelfth grade. HERESpartanburg covers every school board meeting, budget cycle, and academic milestone in the area. Coming soon — local district coverage launches when our newsroom partners with your school district.
Spartanburg's higher-education landscape includes 4 institutions: Wofford College (Terriers), NCAA D1; Converse University (Valkyries), NCAA D2; USC Upstate (Spartans), NCAA D1; Spartanburg Methodist College (Pioneers), NJCAA. HERESpartanburg covers admissions deadlines, scholarship windows, athletic schedules, and campus announcements for each institution.
SC's public-school governance flows through the SC Department of Education, which administers SC READY assessments each spring and enforces the Read to Succeed Act — requiring third-grade reading proficiency before promotion. The South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) governs interscholastic athletics across the state. Teacher pay begins at the state minimum and is locally supplemented — making salaries a perennial flashpoint at budget hearings.
HERESpartanburg tracks school-board meetings across Spartanburg County — agendas, votes, and budget summaries published before local papers. Our reporters cover graduation rates and SC READY scores; teacher-contract negotiations; school resource officers; SAT and ACT data; Title I funding allocations; building bond referenda; and the Friday Night Football calendar. From dual-enrollment windows at local technical colleges to faculty announcements at area universities — if it happens in a Spartanburg classroom or on a Spartanburg County campus, it is HERE.
Education News
District 7 Moves Viking Stadium Commencement to May 20
The Class of 2026 commencement ceremony at Spartanburg High School is moving forward by one day, shifting the celebration to...
Landrum High Sets May 21 Gym Graduation With Tickets and Clear-Bag Rules
Landrum High School’s Class of 2026 will graduate Thursday, May 21 at 7 p.m., but the ceremony will not be...
Byrnes High Moves Class of 2026 Graduation to May 20 at Nixon Field
Byrnes High School has shifted its Class of 2026 graduation to Wednesday, May 20, with the ceremony now set for...
Wofford Awards 453 Degrees During 172nd Commencement in Spartanburg
Wofford College awarded 453 baccalaureate degrees Sunday during its 172nd Commencement Exercises, bringing graduates, families, faculty members, and alumni to...
Spartanburg County School District 2 Board Holds May Meeting — Key Items
The Spartanburg County School District 2 Board of Trustees held its regular May board meeting on Tuesday, May 12, 2026,...
Spartanburg District 5 Passes $200M Bond Referendum — What It Funds
Spartanburg School District 5 voters approved a $200 million bond referendum in November 2025, according to a district announcement confirming...
School Directory
Spartanburg County School Districts
Spartanburg County School District 7
High Schools: Spartanburg High School
County: Spartanburg County
Spartanburg School District 5
High Schools: James F. Byrnes High School
County: Spartanburg County
Spartanburg School District Four
High Schools: Woodruff High School
County: Spartanburg County
Spartanburg School District One
High Schools: Chapman High School, Landrum High School
County: Spartanburg County
Spartanburg School District Six
High Schools: Dorman High School
County: Spartanburg County
Spartanburg School District Three
High Schools: Gettys D. Broome High School
County: Spartanburg County
Spartanburg School District Two
High Schools: Boiling Springs High School, Chesnee High School
County: Spartanburg County
School Report Cards
Official annual ratings from the South Carolina Education Oversight Committee and the South Carolina Department of Education. Showing every rated public school in Spartanburg County for the 2024-25 school year.
Click any school to view the full report card on the official SC Report Cards site (graduation rate, academic progress, school climate, financial data).
Source: SC Report Cards — published annually by the SC Education Oversight Committee and SC Department of Education. Ratings reflect the 2024-25 school year.
Featured Schools & Programs
Wofford College serves Spartanburg and the surrounding Upstate region. NCAA D1.
Converse University serves Spartanburg and the surrounding Upstate region. NCAA D2.
USC Upstate serves Spartanburg and the surrounding Upstate region. NCAA D1.
SC's elite residential magnet school for mathematically and scientifically gifted students. Open to all SC students.
$6,000 per year for high school seniors planning to teach in SC. Competitive program recognizing future educators.
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Online & Hybrid Education
Accredited programs for Spartanburg County residents who need flexibility.
Online and hybrid degree and certificate programs. SC in-state tuition rates available for eligible students.
Online and hybrid degree and certificate programs. SC in-state tuition rates available for eligible students.
Google, IBM, Meta, and other employer-backed certificates. Many are accepted by Spartanburg County's manufacturing and tech employers. Some WIOA-funded.
The SC Technical College System offers online certificates and associate degree programs through the state's 16 technical colleges.
School Board Meetings
Coming soon — local board meeting coverage launches when our newsroom partners with your school district.
Visit Spartanburg County official site for current board meeting schedules.
Key Education Policy Issues — Spartanburg County
Education FAQ — Spartanburg
How do I enroll my child in a Spartanburg area school?
Enrollment for Spartanburg County schools is managed by the Spartanburg County school district. Contact the district office directly for forms, residency requirements, and deadlines.
What colleges are in or near Spartanburg?
Spartanburg and Spartanburg County are served by 4 higher-education institutions: Wofford College, Converse University, USC Upstate, Spartanburg Methodist College. Use our Decision Maker tool above to find the right fit for your goals.
Is there financial aid available for Spartanburg students?
Yes — the SC LIFE and Palmetto Fellows scholarships are merit-based awards for students attending SC colleges. SC WINS is a workforce scholarship for technical programs. FAFSA is available for all eligible students. The SC Teaching Fellows scholarship provides $6,000/year for future educators.
How does high school athletics work in Spartanburg County?
High school athletics in Spartanburg County are governed by the South Carolina High School League (SCHSL). Schools compete in classifications based on enrollment (1A–5A for most sports). HERESpartanburg covers every home game, playoff bracket, and signing-day announcement.
How do I submit a tip or story idea to HERESpartanburg?
Use the Submit an Education Tip form at the top of this page. We cover school board decisions, program announcements, scholarship opportunities, enrollment deadlines, and any issue affecting Spartanburg County students and families. Tips can be submitted anonymously.