Judson’s public schools outscore 85% of South Carolina districts
Math proficiency in Judson’s districts is 51%, above the South Carolina average (41%). The grade covers the public school district serving Judson, 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.
Judson’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 137 South Carolina towns with household incomes within a quarter of Judson’s, its schools beat 91%, higher than their 85% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
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 ↓
One elementary school, then 21 middle and 15 high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. Enrollment is up 7% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
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 Judson’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 Judson, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Judson
Hollis Academy
Grades PK–5 · 566 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Greenville
Kindergarten in Judson
Hollis Academy
Grades PK–5 · 566 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Greenville
1st grade in Judson
Hollis Academy
Grades PK–5 · 566 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Greenville
2nd grade in Judson
Hollis Academy
Grades PK–5 · 566 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Greenville
3rd grade in Judson
Hollis Academy
Grades PK–5 · 566 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Greenville
4th grade in Judson
Hollis Academy
Grades PK–5 · 566 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Greenville
5th grade in Judson
Hollis Academy
Grades PK–5 · 566 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Greenville
Judson’s public schools are run by Greenville County School District, which also serves Fountain Inn, Greenville, Greer and Mauldin 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
Judson vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the South Carolina towns that share Judson’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Judson | A | Greenville County |
| Greenville | A | Greenville County |
Every school in Judson
37 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).
Questions about Judson’s schools
Are Judson’s schools good?
By South Carolina’s own tests, yes: the public schools Judson 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 91%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Judson in?
Greenville County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 77,774 students in 87 schools (2024–25).
Where do Judson kids go to high school?
One of 15 high schools, depending on your address: Woodmont High, Mauldin High, J. L. Mann High Academy, Hillcrest High, Riverside High, Wade Hampton High, Greenville Senior High Academy, Fountain Inn High, Eastside High, Greer High, Travelers Rest High, Berea High, Southside High, Blue Ridge High and Carolina Academy (High).
What is Judson’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 Judson spend per student?
$13,376 in Greenville County School District (FY2024), against $15,090 across South Carolina. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Judson families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Judson → 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.