Photo: CantoV · CC BY-SA 4.0Greenville’s public schools outscore 85% of South Carolina districts
In Greenville, 51% of tested students are proficient in math, above the South Carolina average (41%). The grade covers the public school district serving Greenville, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within South Carolina, not nationally.
From South Carolina state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Greenville’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 59% and math 51% in spring 2022, against 52% and 41% statewide; 85% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $13,376 per student, against $15,090 across South Carolina (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Eight elementary schools, then six middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is up 7% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Greenville Technical Charter High School, LEAD Academy, Legacy Early College, Meyer Center for Special Children, East Link Academy, Christ Church Episcopal School (private), Bob Jones Academy (private), St. Marys Catholic School (private), Veritas Preparatory School (private), Westminster Weekday School (private), First Baptist Day School (private), Camperdown Academy (private), St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School (private), Haynsworth School (private), Upstate Montessori Academy (private), White Oak Baptist Church Kindergarten (private), First Presbyterian Academy Downtown (private), Einstein Academy (private) and Best Skills Academy (private) are in town. Cyber Academy of South Carolina and Heron Virtual Academy of South Carolina, online schools, are based here too; they aren’t counted as local schools. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Greenville’s grade
A: better than 85% of South Carolina school districts, #23 of 169 South Carolina towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the South Carolina average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Greenville, with each school’s own grade.
9th grade in Greenville · depends on your address
J. L. Mann High Academy
Grades 9–12 · 2,013 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Greenville Senior High Academy
Grades 9–12 · 1,730 students · 18:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Greenville · depends on your address
J. L. Mann High Academy
Grades 9–12 · 2,013 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Greenville Senior High Academy
Grades 9–12 · 1,730 students · 18:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Greenville · depends on your address
J. L. Mann High Academy
Grades 9–12 · 2,013 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Greenville Senior High Academy
Grades 9–12 · 1,730 students · 18:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Greenville · depends on your address
J. L. Mann High Academy
Grades 9–12 · 2,013 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Greenville Senior High Academy
Grades 9–12 · 1,730 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Greenville’s public schools are run by Greenville County School District, which also serves Fountain Inn, Greer, Mauldin and Simpsonville and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Greenville vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the South Carolina towns that share Greenville’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville | A | Greenville County |
| Mauldin | A | Greenville County |
Every school in Greenville
38 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with South Carolina’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (CTE Innovation Center at Roper Mountain). 1 duplicate private-school records merged.
Questions about Greenville’s schools
Are Greenville’s schools good?
By South Carolina’s own tests, yes: the public schools Greenville children attend outscore 85% of South Carolina’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #23 of 169 South Carolina towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 81%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Greenville in?
Greenville County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 77,774 students in 87 schools (2024–25).
Where do Greenville kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: J. L. Mann High Academy and Greenville Senior High Academy.
What is Greenville’s graduation rate?
85% of the class of 2023 in Greenville County School District graduated in four years, against 84% across South Carolina.
How much does Greenville spend per student?
$13,376 in Greenville County School District (FY2024), against $15,090 across South Carolina. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Greenville?
Yes: Christ Church Episcopal School (religious, grades K–12, 1,276 students), Bob Jones Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 1,229 students), St. Marys Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 320 students), Veritas Preparatory School (religious, grades K–12, 311 students), Westminster Weekday School (religious, grades PK–K, 228 students), First Baptist Day School (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 211 students), Camperdown Academy (special education, grades 1–8, 166 students), St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–5, 152 students), Haynsworth School (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 85 students), Upstate Montessori Academy (nonsectarian, grades PK–5, 85 students), White Oak Baptist Church Kindergarten (religious, grades PK–K, 61 students), First Presbyterian Academy Downtown (religious, grades K–1, 10 students), Einstein Academy (special education, grades 3–7, 9 students) and Best Skills Academy (religious, grades 6–8, 6 students). Greenville also has 5 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Greenville families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within South Carolina. Stars are from neighbors.