Very Good
#353 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 30% in state
J. L. Mann High Academy
High School · Greenville 01 · Greenville, SC
A Greenville 01 high school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
160 Fairforest Way, Greenville, SC 29607
- Math 68% proficient (2022)
- Reading 86% proficient (2022)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at J. L. Mann High Academy score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 17 points since 2019, reaching 77% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 79% (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
46.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where J. L. Mann High Academy 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 12Car-Dependent
- Transit 18Minimal Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat 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
$69,249
Median home value
$315,100
Median rent
$1,339/mo
College educated
49.8%
Homeownership
45.6%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29607; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
- #33 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
J. L. Mann High Academy is listed in Greenville 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About J. L. Mann High Academy
J. L. Mann High Academy is a public high school in Greenville, SC, part of Greenville 01, serving approximately 2,062 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #353 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about J. L. Mann High Academy
What grades does J. L. Mann High Academy serve?
J. L. Mann High Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend J. L. Mann High Academy?
J. L. Mann High Academy has an enrollment of approximately 2,062 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. L. Mann High Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at J. L. Mann High Academy is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does J. L. Mann High Academy rank in SC?
J. L. Mann High Academy ranks #353 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is J. L. Mann High Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
J. L. Mann High Academy 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 J. L. Mann High Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, J. L. Mann High Academy has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is J. L. Mann High Academy a charter school?
No, J. L. Mann High Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is J. L. Mann High Academy a Title I school?
No, J. L. Mann High Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for J. L. Mann High Academy?
46.9% of students at J. L. Mann High Academy 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
- 2,062
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 113
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Greenville County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.5%
- Phone
- (864) 355-6300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 29607)
- 43,325
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
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 29607; 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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