Total enrollment
88,861
+7,482 (+9%) vs SY 2017-18
Greenville County
South Carolina · Public K-12
Of the public K-12 schools operating across South Carolina, 109 sit inside Greenville County, collectively enrolling roughly 89,863 students (58 elementary, 21 middle, and 26 high).
7-year change in Greenville County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
101
+3 (+3%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
48%
was 54%
% Hispanic
22%
was 16%
% Black
22%
was 23%
% Asian
3%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
109
5 districts
Enrollment
89,863
NCES CCD
Median income
$76,932
Above South Carolina avg
Free/reduced lunch
50.7%
Below South Carolina avg
Elementary
58
40,437 students
Middle
21
17,160 students
High
26
27,275 students
Combined / other
4
4,991 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Greenville 01
78,776 students · 5 districts in Greenville County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Greenville County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
41.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.4%
civilian labor
Median age
38
22.9% under 18
Test scores in Greenville County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 76 schools ranked. South Carolina state average: 59.7%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Augusta Circle Elementary· 97.8%
- Sterling School· 95.2%
- Tigerville Elementary· 93.3%
- Oakview Elementary· 89.3%
- East Link Academy· 89.2%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Heron Virtual Academy of South Carolina· 27.1%
- Tanglewood Middle· 33.0%
- Berea Middle· 35.7%
- Lakeview Middle· 36.1%
- Cherrydale Elementary· 43.2%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC Governor's School for Arts and Humanities | Greenville | High | 10-12 | 235 | · |
| Washington Center | Greenville | Combined | PK-12 | 119 | · |
| Meyer Center for Special Children | Greenville | Elementary | PK-02 | 92 | · |
| CTE Innovation Center at Roper Mountain | Greenville | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
| Donaldson Career Center | Greenville | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
| Enoree Career Center | Greenville | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
| Golden Strip Career and Technology Center | Greenville | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
| J. Harley Bonds Career Center | Greer | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
| East Link Academy | Greenville | Combined | M-M | · | · |
Cities in Greenville County
About Greenville County
Across the expansive South Carolina county of Greenville County of about 548,166 residents, the public-school footprint covers 109 schools and about 89,863 students.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $76,932, roughly 41% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 30% noticeably above the South Carolina median.
In terms of grade levels, Greenville County covers 58 elementary schools (40,437 students), 21 middle schools (17,160), 26 high schools (27,275), and 4 combined or other schools.
The largest single district in Greenville County is Greenville 01, which alone enrolls about 78,776 students.
Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 88,861 students, increased 9% from the 81,379 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Greenville County opened 3 schools, going from 98 to 101. Demographically, the White share of enrollment fell from 54% to 48%.
On this page, the community for Greenville County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
Greenville County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data