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#352 of 1,176 schools in SC

Top 30% in state

Greer High

High School · Greenville 01 · Greer, SC

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

3000 East Gap Creek Drive, Greer, SC 29651

  • Math 49% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 85% proficient (2022)
  • 77.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+1.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendImproving
Academics9.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency85% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+17.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile84th
College Readiness7.4Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate77%
AP Participation8.3%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment2.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.7:1
District spending per student$12,375
Chronic Absenteeism35.2%

Students at Greer High score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency49%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency85%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 9 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 67% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
59%
2010
Math
49%
ELA
49%
2011
Math
46%
ELA
54%
2012
Math
51%
ELA
66%
2013
Math
51%
ELA
68%
2014
Math
89%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
80%
ELA
80%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
71%
2017
Math
58%
ELA
76%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
55%
ELA
81%
2021*
Math
55%
ELA
81%
2022
Math
49%
ELA
85%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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

70.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Greer 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,078/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greer), 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

$80,748

Median home value

$264,200

Median rent

$1,021/mo

College educated

34.1%

Homeownership

81.9%

Poverty rate

8.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29651; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offeredIB Programme
8.3% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·38 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics17sports offered
9 boys'·8 girls'·27 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
Greer Middle College Charter HighCharter · enrollment unverified9.49–124.0 mi527Compare →
Eastside HighEnrollment path unverified7.49–12Not available1,528Compare →
Mauldin HighEnrollment path unverified7.59–12Not available2,274Compare →
Riverside HighEnrollment path unverified7.59–12Not available1,816Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Greenville 01

Schools in district
93
Rank in district
#32 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

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

About Greer High

Greer High is a public high school in Greer, SC, part of Greenville 01, serving approximately 1,413 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #352 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Greer High

What grades does Greer High serve?

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

How many students attend Greer High?

Greer High has an enrollment of approximately 1,413 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Greer High?

The student-teacher ratio at Greer High is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Greer High rank in SC?

Greer High ranks #352 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Greer High's MySchoolScout rating?

Greer High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Greer High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Greer High has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Greer High a charter school?

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

Is Greer High a Title I school?

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

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

70.8% of students at Greer 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
1,413
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
80
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Greenville County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.2%
4-Year Graduation
77.0%
Area population (ZIP 29651)
54,320
Area average commute
26.9 min
Area median age
40.1
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 29651; 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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