District 3 is located in eastern Spartanburg County and includes 4 elementary, 2 middle and 1 high school, as well as a multi-district career and technology center.
Spartanburg County School District Three, located in the eastern part of Spartanburg County, is approximately three-and-a-half miles wide and 14 miles long. The district includes an area of 71 square miles with seven schools.
The district is governed by a citizen Board of Trustees consisting of nine members elected at large. They serve four-year terms on a staggered basis. The superintendent is appointed by the board.
The mission of Spartanburg School District Three…steeped in history, focused on the future…is to equip our students to thrive economically as productive citizens by ensuring challenging and relevant learning experiences in a healthy, safe, nurturing environment.