Photo: Tiled · CC BY-SA 3.0Greer’s public schools outscore 84% of South Carolina districts
In Greer, 51% of tested students are proficient in math, above the South Carolina average (41%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Greer, 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.
Greer’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 117 South Carolina towns with household incomes within a quarter of Greer’s, its schools beat 78%, lower than their 84% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 59% and math 51% across both districts 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
Greenville County spends $13,376 per student and Spartanburg School District 5 $13,331, against $15,090 across South Carolina (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
Calvary Christian School (private) is in town. 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 Greer’s grade
A−: better than 84% of South Carolina school districts, #39 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 Greer, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Greer · depends on your address
Riverside Middle
Grades 6–8 · 1,086 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Greer Middle
Grades 6–8 · 1,038 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Abner Creek Middle
Grades 6–8 · 644 students · 13:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Greer · depends on your address
Riverside Middle
Grades 6–8 · 1,086 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Greer Middle
Grades 6–8 · 1,038 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Abner Creek Middle
Grades 6–8 · 644 students · 13:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Greer · depends on your address
Riverside Middle
Grades 6–8 · 1,086 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Greer Middle
Grades 6–8 · 1,038 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Abner Creek Middle
Grades 6–8 · 644 students · 13:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Greer · depends on your address
Riverside High
Grades 9–12 · 1,846 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Greer High
Grades 9–12 · 1,397 students · 18:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Greer · depends on your address
Riverside High
Grades 9–12 · 1,846 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Greer High
Grades 9–12 · 1,397 students · 18:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Greer · depends on your address
Riverside High
Grades 9–12 · 1,846 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Greer High
Grades 9–12 · 1,397 students · 18:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Greer · depends on your address
Riverside High
Grades 9–12 · 1,846 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Greer High
Grades 9–12 · 1,397 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Greer runs its own schools through grade 12 (Greenville County School District). From grade PK, students attend the Spartanburg School District 5, shared with Duncan, Lyman, Reidville and Wellford. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Greer
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
Greer vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the South Carolina towns that share Greer’s borders.
Every school in Greer
10 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 (J. Harley Bonds Career Center).
Questions about Greer’s schools
Are Greer’s schools good?
By South Carolina’s own tests, yes: the public schools Greer children attend outscore 84% of South Carolina’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #39 of 169 South Carolina towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 78%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Greer in?
Two districts: Greenville County School District runs grades PK–12, and Spartanburg School District 5 runs grades PK–12, shared with Duncan, Lyman, Reidville and Wellford.
Where do Greer kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Riverside High and Greer High.
What is Greer’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 Greer spend per student?
$13,376 in Greenville County School District and $13,331 in Spartanburg School District 5 (FY2024), against $15,090 across South Carolina. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Greer?
Yes: Calvary Christian School (religious, grades PK–11, 125 students).
Parents talk
What Greer families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Greer → They have their own page.
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.