Best Schools in Greenville County, SC
Greenville County, SC has 174 public schools (28 high, 29 middle, 98 elementary) serving 119,371 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Greenville County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Greenville County, SC
The top high schools in Greenville County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Greer Middle College Charter High
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Projected Test Scores
Sc Public Charter School District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 510 Students
2. Brashier Middle College Charter High
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Charter Institute At Erskine • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 461 Students
3. Greenville Technical Charter High School
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Sc Public Charter School District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 498 Students
4. Riverside High
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Greenville 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1847 Students
5. Blue Ridge High
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Greenville 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1066 Students
6. Palmetto High
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Anderson 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1021 Students
7. Woodmont High
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Greenville 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2189 Students
8. Wren High
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Anderson 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1202 Students
9. Mauldin High
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Greenville 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2314 Students
10. Belton Honea Path High
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Anderson 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1097 Students
Best Middle Schools in Greenville County, SC
The top middle schools in Greenville County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riverside Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenville 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1075 Students
2. Powdersville Middle
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Anderson 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 756 Students
3. Wren Middle
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Anderson 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 973 Students
4. League Academy
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Greenville 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 790 Students
5. Honea Path Middle
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Anderson 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 315 Students
6. Hillcrest Middle
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Greenville 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 986 Students
7. Northwood Middle
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Greenville 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 863 Students
8. Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle
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Greenville 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1006 Students
9. Blue Ridge Middle
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Greenville 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 916 Students
10. Beck International Academy
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Greenville 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 818 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Greenville County, SC
The top elementary schools in Greenville County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Augusta Circle Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Greenville 01 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 557 Students
2. Sterling School
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Greenville 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 690 Students
3. Tigerville Elementary
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Greenville 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 285 Students
4. Oakview Elementary
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Greenville 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 890 Students
5. Monarch Elementary
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Greenville 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 873 Students
6. Stone Academy
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Greenville 01 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 534 Students
7. Pelham Road Elementary
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Greenville 01 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 743 Students
8. Buena Vista Elementary
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Greenville 01 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 836 Students
9. Skyland Elementary
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Greenville 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 786 Students
10. Gateway Elementary
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Greenville 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 663 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Greenville County, SC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Greenville County, SC has a total population of 525,534 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Greenville County, SC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Greenville County, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.44 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.17 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.26 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Greenville County, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Greenville County, SC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Greenville County, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Greenville County, SC
How many schools are in Greenville County, SC?
Greenville County, SC has 174 public schools: 28 high schools, 29 middle schools and 98 elementary schools, serving 119,371 students in total.
How do schools in Greenville County perform on state tests?
On average, 174 schools in Greenville County score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Greenville County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Greenville County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 44%
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- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 54%
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- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 53%
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- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Greenville County
9 places in Greenville County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (9)
- Greenville (43)
- Simpsonville (14)
- Greer (11)
- Taylors (9)
- Travelers Rest (4)
- Fountain Inn (2)
- Pelzer (2)
- Marietta (1)
- Mauldin (1)
School districts (1)
- Greenville 01 (88 schools)