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#617 of 1,176 schools in SC
Carolina Academy (high)
High School · Greenville 01 · Greenville, SC
A Greenville 01 high school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2725 Anderson Road, Greenville, SC 29611
- Math 51% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Carolina Academy (high) score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 22 points since 2019, reaching 62% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carolina Academy (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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat 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
$47,046
Median home value
$163,600
Median rent
$1,092/mo
College educated
18.6%
Homeownership
53.4%
Poverty rate
23%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29611; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tabernacle Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 140 | Compare → |
| Best Skills AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 7–11 | 2.3 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| Southside HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 1,132 | Compare → |
| Greenville Senior High AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 2.7 mi | 1,791 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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
- #58 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
Carolina Academy (high) is listed in Greenville 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carolina Academy (high)
Carolina Academy (high) is a public high school in Greenville, SC, part of Greenville 01, serving approximately 983 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #617 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carolina Academy (high)
What grades does Carolina Academy (high) serve?
Carolina Academy (high) serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Carolina Academy (high)?
Carolina Academy (high) has an enrollment of approximately 983 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carolina Academy (high)?
The student-teacher ratio at Carolina Academy (high) is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carolina Academy (high) rank in SC?
Carolina Academy (high) ranks #617 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Carolina Academy (high)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Carolina Academy (high) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Carolina Academy (high)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carolina Academy (high) has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Carolina Academy (high) a charter school?
No, Carolina Academy (high) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carolina Academy (high) a Title I school?
No, Carolina Academy (high) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carolina Academy (high)?
100.0% of students at Carolina Academy (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
- 983
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Greenville County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.9%
- Phone
- (864) 355-2300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 29611)
- 33,387
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 34
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 29611; 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
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