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#694 of 1,176 schools in SC

Berea High

High School · Greenville 01 · Greenville, SC

A Greenville 01 high school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.

201 Burdine Drive, Greenville, SC 29617

  • Math 46% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 73% proficient (2022)
  • 73.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics8.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency73% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+23.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
College Readiness3.4Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate73%
AP Participation5.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.5:1
District spending per student$12,375
Chronic Absenteeism35.3%

Students at Berea High score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency46%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency73%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 60% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
63%
2010
Math
44%
ELA
44%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
46%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
45%
2014
Math
91%
ELA
81%
2015
Math
85%
ELA
68%
2016
Math
71%
ELA
58%
2017
Math
60%
ELA
64%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
39%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
39%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
46%
ELA
73%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Berea High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,116/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greenville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$54,146

Median home value

$217,600

Median rent

$1,046/mo

College educated

27.1%

Homeownership

65.5%

Poverty rate

18.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29617; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
5.1% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics17sports offered
9 boys'·8 girls'·24 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Legacy Early CollegeCharter · enrollment unverified8.5PK–122.4 mi1,583Compare →
Tabernacle Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0privatePK–123.3 mi140Compare →
Greenville Senior High AcademyEnrollment path unverified7.49–124.1 mi1,791Compare →
Hampton Park Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition4.9privateK–124.1 mi483Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Greenville 01

Schools in district
93
Rank in district
#65 of 88
District spending per student
$12,375NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Berea High is listed in Greenville 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Berea High

Berea High is a public high school in Greenville, SC, part of Greenville 01, serving approximately 1,296 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #694 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Berea High

What grades does Berea High serve?

Berea High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Berea High?

Berea High has an enrollment of approximately 1,296 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Berea High?

The student-teacher ratio at Berea High is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Berea High rank in SC?

Berea High ranks #694 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Berea High's MySchoolScout rating?

Berea High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Berea High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Berea High has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Berea High a charter school?

No, Berea High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Berea High a Title I school?

No, Berea High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Berea High?

100.0% of students at Berea High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,296
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
70
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Greenville County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.3%
4-Year Graduation
73.0%
Area population (ZIP 29617)
26,801
Area average commute
24.8 min
Area median age
40.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29617; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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