James F Byrnes Freshman Academy in Duncan, South Carolina on DonorsChoose

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About this school

James F Byrnes Freshman Academy is a suburban public school in Duncan, South Carolina that is part of Spartanburg School District 5. It serves 792 students in grades 9 - 9 with a student/teacher ratio of 21.4:1. Its teachers have had 11 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades 9 - 9

792 Students

37 Teachers

100 Rowe St

Duncan, SC 29334 View local requests

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James F Byrnes Freshman Academy Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Gentry

Ms. Shannon

Mrs. Watson

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James F Byrnes Freshman Academy Demographics

62%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

36%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

James F Byrnes Freshman Academy Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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