Excellent
#39 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 3% in state
Sterling School
Elementary School · Greenville 01 · Greenville, SC
A Greenville 01 elementary school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
99 John McCarroll Way, Greenville, SC 29607
- Math 87% proficient (2022)
- Reading 89% proficient (2022)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sterling School score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 88% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 86% (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
44.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sterling School 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatley Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.2 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| First Baptist Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Veritas Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 209 | Compare → |
| Overbrook Child Development CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK | 1.4 mi | 532 | 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
- #2 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
Sterling School is listed in Greenville 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sterling School
Sterling School is a public elementary school in Greenville, SC, part of Greenville 01, serving approximately 713 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #39 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sterling School
What grades does Sterling School serve?
Sterling School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Sterling School?
Sterling School has an enrollment of approximately 713 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sterling School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sterling School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sterling School rank in SC?
Sterling School ranks #39 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Sterling School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sterling School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Sterling School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sterling School has 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sterling School a charter school?
No, Sterling School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sterling School a Title I school?
No, Sterling School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sterling School?
44.2% of students at Sterling School 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 713
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Greenville County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.0%
- Phone
- (864) 355-4480
- 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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