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#295 of 1,176 schools in SC

Top 25% in state

Eastside High

High School · Greenville 01 · Taylors, SC

A Greenville 01 high school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1300 Brushy Creek Road, Taylors, SC 29687

  • Math 71% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 88% proficient (2022)
  • 90.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics9.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency71% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency88% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency80% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+16.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%
AP Participation25.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.6:1
District spending per student$12,375
Chronic Absenteeism28.7%

Students at Eastside High score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency71%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency88%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 80% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
74%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
64%
ELA
64%
2011
Math
63%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
88%
ELA
85%
2015
Math
92%
ELA
84%
2016
Math
83%
ELA
83%
2017
Math
69%
ELA
84%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
80%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
80%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
87%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
87%
2022
Math
71%
ELA
88%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 81% (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

42.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Eastside 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 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: High1,580/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$73,379

Median home value

$247,400

Median rent

$1,170/mo

College educated

39.3%

Homeownership

76.6%

Poverty rate

9.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29687; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
25.9% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics21sports offered
11 boys'·10 girls'·40 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
Riverside HighEnrollment path unverified7.59–122.6 mi1,816Compare →
Cyber Academy of South CarolinaCharter · enrollment unverified5.3K–123.2 mi3,493Compare →
Wade Hampton HighEnrollment path unverified7.59–123.2 mi1,780Compare →
First Presbyterian Academy at Shannon ForestPrivate · tuition6.5privatePK–123.8 mi398Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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.

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
#23 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

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

About Eastside High

Eastside High is a public high school in Taylors, SC, part of Greenville 01, serving approximately 1,528 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #295 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Eastside High

What grades does Eastside High serve?

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

How many students attend Eastside High?

Eastside High has an enrollment of approximately 1,528 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastside High?

The student-teacher ratio at Eastside High is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Eastside High rank in SC?

Eastside High ranks #295 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Eastside High's MySchoolScout rating?

Eastside High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Eastside High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Eastside High has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Eastside High a charter school?

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

Is Eastside High a Title I school?

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

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

42.4% of students at Eastside 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
1,528
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
78
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Greenville County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.7%
4-Year Graduation
90.0%
Area population (ZIP 29687)
43,577
Area average commute
23.2 min
Area median age
39.3
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 29687; 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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