Serving 736 students in grades 6-8, Greenville Middle Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 736 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Greenville Academy serves the southeast part of Greenville, SC, covering an area of approximately 9 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of about 3 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 5.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Greenville Middle Academy's student population of 736 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
736 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Greenville Middle Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greenville Middle Academy is 0.68, 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
#428 out of 1118 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
28%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.4%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greenville Middle Academy's ranking?
Greenville Middle Academy is ranked #428 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Greenville Middle Academy often compared to?
Greenville Middle Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Riverside Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Greenville Middle Academy?
736 students attend Greenville Middle Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Greenville Middle Academy students are White, 28% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Greenville Middle Academy?
Greenville Middle Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Greenville Middle Academy offer ?
Greenville Middle Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Greenville Middle Academy part of?
Greenville Middle Academy is part of Greenville 01 School District.
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