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 1,397 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). 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 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,397 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Greer High serves the northeast part of the Greer, SC school district, encompassing an area of approximately 29.8 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 7 miles away.
- 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
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Greer High School's student population of 1,397 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,397 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1895
School Calendar
Campus Size
105 acres
School Motto
Parantes pro Civitate
School Rankings
Greer High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,118 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
#164 out of 1118 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
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
83%
83.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.7%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Yellow Jackets
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greer High School's ranking?
Greer High School is ranked #164 out of 1,118 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?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% 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 83%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Greer High School?
1,397 students attend Greer High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Greer High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 4% 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
2 10/10/2025
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.
4 10/10/2025
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.
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