Spartanburg School District 3, South Carolina

Spartanburg School District 3 is a unified school district in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 16,676 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 79.3 sq mi (206 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
16,676 ± 1,522
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Spartanburg County
Land area
79.3 sq mi (206 km²)
Median household income
$56,233 ± $6,270
Median home value
$155,200 ± $10,375
Water area
1.09 sq mi (2.81 km²)
State
South Carolina
Census code (GEOID)
4503540
Coordinates (central point)
34.952341, -81.817397

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Spartanburg School District 3, largest first

  1. Pacolet (town)2,419 people
  2. Cowpens (town)1,840 people
  3. Clifton (CDP)792 people
  4. Converse (CDP)463 people
  5. Glendale (CDP)211 people
  6. Central Pacolet (town)206 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Spartanburg School District 74.6 mi west
  2. Spartanburg School District 69.2 mi southwest
  3. Spartanburg School District 212 mi northwest
  4. Cherokee County School District14 mi northeast
  5. Union County School District21 mi southeast

These share a boundary with Spartanburg School District 3. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Spartanburg School District 3 before you rely on it.

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