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| address = 3231 Old Furnace Road
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| city = [[Chesnee, South Carolina|Chesnee]]
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'''Spartanburg County School District 2''' is a public [[school district]] in [[Spartanburg County, South Carolina|Spartanburg County]], [[South Carolina]], [[United States|US]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.goupstate.com/news/20150414/district-2-breaks-ground-on-new-elementary-school |title=Spartanburg School District 2 officials hope the district’s newest school will help relieve overcrowding. |publisher=[[Spartanburg Herald-Journal]]. |access-date=10 April 2017}}</ref> The district is Led by superintendent Lance Radford and consists of 14 schools. The district also has a maintenance and transportation department to serve the students and staff. Students in the district have access to the [[Swofford Career Center]]- it is shared with [[Spartanburg County School District 1]].
'''Spartanburg County School District 2''' is a public [[school district]] in [[Spartanburg County, South Carolina|Spartanburg County]], [[South Carolina]], [[United States|US]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.goupstate.com/news/20150414/district-2-breaks-ground-on-new-elementary-school |title=Spartanburg School District 2 officials hope the district's newest school will help relieve overcrowding. |publisher=[[Spartanburg Herald-Journal]]. |access-date=10 April 2017}}</ref> The district is led by superintendent Lance Radford and consists of fourteen schools. The district also has a maintenance and transportation department to serve the students and staff. Students in the district have access to the [[Swofford Career Center]], a [[vocational school]] shared with [[Spartanburg County School District 1]].


The district serves much of northeastern Spartanburg County, including all of [[Boiling Springs, South Carolina|Boiling Springs]], [[Chesnee, South Carolina|Chesnee]] and [[Mayo, South Carolina|Mayo]], most of [[Valley Falls, South Carolina|Valley Falls]], and a portion of [[Southern Shops, South Carolina|Southern Shops]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st45_sc/schooldistrict_maps/c45083_spartanburg/DC20SD_C45083.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Spartanburg County, SC|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2021-07-05}}</ref>
In the 2018-19 [https://www.screportcards.com/overview/academics/graduation-rate/?q=eT0yMDE5JnQ9RCZzaWQ9NDIwMjAwMA South Carolina State Report Card], the district saw great results in academics and other measured areas. One point of emphasis is the district's graduation rate of 90.5%, well above the state average of 81.1%.


The graduation rate for the district in 2019 was 90.5%, above the state average of 81.1%<ref>{{Cite web |title=Graduation Rate - SC School Report Cards |url=https://screportcards.com/overview/academics/graduation-rate/?q=eT0yMDE5JnQ9RCZzaWQ9NDIwMjAwMA&t=D&sid=4202000&y=2019 |access-date=2024-02-20 |website=screportcards.com}}</ref>
The district is proud of its academic and athletic accolades. In 2019, Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary was named a [https://nationalblueribbonschools.ed.gov/awardwinners/winning/19sc104pu_carlisle_fosters_grove_elementary_school.html#.XY0Md11_DgE.link National Blue Ribbon School]. The [[Chesnee High School]] [https://chs.spart2.org/athletics Baseball and Competitive Cheer Teams] have each won 5 State Championships. In 2019, [https://bse.spart2.org/ Boiling Springs Elementary] was named South Carolina's [https://www.facebook.com/BoilingSpringsElem/posts/3212713075410108?__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARDeyAhlVBosU4HcMG2mNk5MDPy3a9t-bWj42CsKFihwFkBY_nqxTXjlfIgKvw-i3qq3YudPeVvyj0FYk0Jeatpydyd0IKKaoLuhCpC-KufSyPudjpgVYBRDSWBFJ33OtoEylstsFKjxJx2IoHdUGpKXc8x-SC1BuHDwbTlmq-KKqfnk42CHtAB9csFqa0LckBHDRdnRiQ1k23W4ALOay92Fy1kEh3y9t8fyBR_BdlMg0vAGbXr0r2QNe9BDnxg6NolaSkWp7vdopUFnfO8SAgKExuwxsrHlooxWdl9JcT1-aAgGOZRayOGxptsIDitI0NhW0MxU3MNU0Gtmu04ivXX7bSVkeQhmolIaBiyV0WSmz4fMeEcXrzvcT7w-bD6gPBG7a8BrALi0ujpkXJuJsn3izbJaCW8O_ZiTbboSlxuRcQeHUzIAzxaK0-EnOKfmYmO5pIjWbCcVWWOLI6RDGejjka9tyNgYlyXroALd_gX0d-QcabYi-8qk&__tn__=-R Distinguished Reading School]. In 2013, the district was recognized as the [https://www.goupstate.com/news/20171209/retiring-district-2-superintendent-mercer-reflects-on-time-in-spartanburg-county highest performing in South Carolina]. In 2015, [https://www.thestate.com/news/local/education/article19284042.html Boiling Springs High School Teacher Hunter Jolly] was named a finalist for the State Teacher of the Year Award. In 2016, the Boiling Springs High School Football Team was the South Carolina Upper State Champion and fell just short in the SC 5A Championship Game. In 2019, Chesnee High School's Abby Scruggs was named the South Carolina Beta Club President.


==List of schools==
==List of schools==
===Elementary schools===
===Elementary schools===
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* Boiling Springs Elementary School
* Boiling Springs Elementary School
* Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary School
* Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary School
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* Oakland Elementary School
* Oakland Elementary School
* Shoally Creek Elementary School
* Shoally Creek Elementary School
* Sugar Ridge Elementary School

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===Intermediate schools===
* Boiling Springs Intermediate School


===Middle and junior high schools===
===Middle and junior high schools===
* Boiling Springs Middle School<br />
* Boiling Springs Middle School
* Chesnee Middle School<br />
* Chesnee Middle School
* Rainbow Lake Middle School
* Rainbow Lake Middle School


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* [[Boiling Springs High School (South Carolina)|Boiling Springs High School]]
* [[Boiling Springs High School (South Carolina)|Boiling Springs High School]]
* [[Chesnee High School]]
* [[Chesnee High School]]

== Awards and accolades ==

* In 2013, the district was recognized as the highest performing in South Carolina.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fox |first=Zach |title=Retiring superintendent reflects on time with District 2 |url=https://www.goupstate.com/story/news/education/2017/12/09/retiring-district-2-superintendent-mercer-reflects-on-time-in-spartanburg-county/16868319007/ |access-date=2024-02-20 |website=Spartanburg Herald Journal |language=en-US}}</ref>
* In 2015, Boiling Springs High School teacher Hunter Jolly was named a finalist for the State Teacher of the Year Award.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Click |first=Carolyn |title=Sumter High educator named S.C. teacher of the year. |url=https://www.thestate.com/news/local/education/article19284042.html |website=The State}}</ref>
* In 2016, the Boiling Springs High School Football Team was the South Carolina Upper State Champion and fell just short in the SC 5A Championship Game.
* In 2019, Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary was named a National Blue Ribbon School. In the same year, Abby Scruggs of Chesnee High School was named the president of the South Carolina [[National Beta Club|Beta Club]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2019-2020 Bill 5415: Abigail Jo Scruggs - South Carolina Legislature Online |url=https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess123_2019-2020/bills/5415.htm |access-date=2024-02-20 |website=www.scstatehouse.gov}}</ref> In 2019, Boiling Springs Elementary School was named South Carolina's Distinguished Reading School.
* [[Chesnee High School|Chesnee High School's]] baseball team has won a total of five state championships. The cheer team has won four championships.


== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:Education in Spartanburg County, South Carolina]]
[[Category:Education in Spartanburg County, South Carolina]]



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Latest revision as of 23:10, 14 March 2024

Spartanburg County School District Two
Address
3231 Old Furnace Road
Spartanburg County, South Carolina
Chesnee
, South Carolina, 29323
United States
District information
TypePublic
MottoMaking a Difference for Students Every Day
GradesPre-K through 12
Asst. superintendent(s)Dr. Angela Hinton
Chair of the boardMs. Connie J. Smith
Schools14
Budget$94,046,000
NCES District ID4503510[1]
Students and staff
Students10,400
Other information
See Also
Websitewww.spart2.org

Spartanburg County School District 2 is a public school district in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, US.[2] The district is led by superintendent Lance Radford and consists of fourteen schools. The district also has a maintenance and transportation department to serve the students and staff. Students in the district have access to the Swofford Career Center, a vocational school shared with Spartanburg County School District 1.

The district serves much of northeastern Spartanburg County, including all of Boiling Springs, Chesnee and Mayo, most of Valley Falls, and a portion of Southern Shops.[3]

The graduation rate for the district in 2019 was 90.5%, above the state average of 81.1%[4]

List of schools

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Elementary schools

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  • 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

Middle and junior high schools

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  • Boiling Springs Middle School
  • Chesnee Middle School
  • Rainbow Lake Middle School

High schools

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Awards and accolades

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  • In 2013, the district was recognized as the highest performing in South Carolina.[5]
  • In 2015, Boiling Springs High School teacher Hunter Jolly was named a finalist for the State Teacher of the Year Award.[6]
  • In 2016, the Boiling Springs High School Football Team was the South Carolina Upper State Champion and fell just short in the SC 5A Championship Game.
  • In 2019, Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary was named a National Blue Ribbon School. In the same year, Abby Scruggs of Chesnee High School was named the president of the South Carolina Beta Club.[7] In 2019, Boiling Springs Elementary School was named South Carolina's Distinguished Reading School.
  • Chesnee High School's baseball team has won a total of five state championships. The cheer team has won four championships.

References

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  1. ^ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Spartanburg 02". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved May 9, 2017.
  2. ^ "Spartanburg School District 2 officials hope the district's newest school will help relieve overcrowding". Spartanburg Herald-Journal. Retrieved April 10, 2017.
  3. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Spartanburg County, SC" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved July 5, 2021.
  4. ^ "Graduation Rate - SC School Report Cards". screportcards.com. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
  5. ^ Fox, Zach. "Retiring superintendent reflects on time with District 2". Spartanburg Herald Journal. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
  6. ^ Click, Carolyn. "Sumter High educator named S.C. teacher of the year". The State.
  7. ^ "2019-2020 Bill 5415: Abigail Jo Scruggs - South Carolina Legislature Online". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
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