Eastside High School is a public high school located in Taylors, a suburb of Greenville, South Carolina, United States. It is a public school under the jurisdiction of the Greenville County School District.
Serving 1,490 students in grades 9-12, Eastside High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,490 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Eastside High serves the eastern part of Taylors, SC, covering an area of approximately 9.6 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of about 2.9 miles to the zone's edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eastside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Eastside High School's student population of 1,490 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,490 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1970
School Calendar
School Motto
Strength through human understanding
School Rankings
Eastside High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eastside High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#67 out of 1118 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
55%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
89%
83.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.5%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Royal blue and gold
School Mascot
Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eastside High School's ranking?
Eastside High School is ranked #67 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Eastside High School often compared to?
Eastside High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverside High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Eastside High School?
The graduation rate of Eastside High School is 89%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Eastside High School?
1,490 students attend Eastside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Eastside High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eastside High School?
Eastside High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Eastside High School offer ?
Eastside High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Eastside High School part of?
Eastside High School is part of Greenville 01 School District.
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