Serving 876 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Greenbrier Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 876 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Greenbrier Elementary serves the southern part of Greenville, SC, encompassing an area of approximately 7.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 2.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Greenbrier Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Greenbrier Elementary School's student population of 876 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 71% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
876 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Greenbrier Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greenbrier Elementary School is 0.71, which is more 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
#288 out of 1118 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
18%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Black
35%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
37%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.8%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greenbrier Elementary School's ranking?
Greenbrier Elementary School is ranked #288 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Greenbrier Elementary School often compared to?
Greenbrier Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lead Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Greenbrier Elementary School?
876 students attend Greenbrier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Greenbrier Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Greenbrier Elementary School?
Greenbrier Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Greenbrier Elementary School offer ?
Greenbrier Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Greenbrier Elementary School part of?
Greenbrier Elementary School is part of Greenville 01 School District.
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