Greer High School is a public high school in Greer, South Carolina, United States. With about 1,200 students, Greer High School is a moderately sized school in Greenville County, South Carolina.
Serving 1,413 students in grades 9-12, Greer High School ranks in the top 20% 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 49% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,413 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 78% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Greer High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Greer High School's student population of 1,413 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,413 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Year Founded
1895
School Rankings
Greer High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greer High School 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
#225 out of 1154 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
28%
14%
Black
21%
31%
White
45%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
78%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Yellow Jackets
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greer High School's ranking?
Greer High School is ranked #225 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Greer High School often compared to?
Greer High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastside High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Greer High School?
The graduation rate of Greer High School is 78%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Greer High School?
1,413 students attend Greer High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Greer High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greer High School?
Greer High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Greer High School offer ?
Greer High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Greer High School part of?
Greer High School is part of Greenville 01 School District.
School Reviews
4 1/20/2020
Greer High School is a great place to learn. The teachers seem to really care about you. It used to have a little bit of a bullying problem, but that seemed to stop my last two years there. The arts programs are amazing, especially band and choir.
2 9/26/2007
The school has great programs and overall they could be an excellent school, but, they don't seem to enforce some of their own student codes and they don't have a no tolerance policy. There's a lot of fighting and kids that like to instigate fights with other students they feel are inferior. The school building is brand new and the Principle is really nice, when a problem is brought to the school's attention they act on it. I think though if the school would inform the students that a no tolerance policy is in effect on name calling, student sexual harrassment and fighting among other things this school could be top rated.
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