J. L. Mann High School a high school in the Greenville County School District, South Carolina, United States. It is named after James Lewis Mann, former superintendent of Greenville County Schools.
Serving 2,013 students in grades 9-12, J. L. Mann High Academy 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 65% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (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 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,013 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: J L Mann High serves the southeast part of Greenville, SC, covering an area of approximately 35.2 square miles. Most students typically have a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone being about 28.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J. L. Mann High Academy 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
J. L. Mann High Academy's student population of 2,013 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 108 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,013 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
108 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1965
School Calendar
School Motto
Making a Difference by inspiring, supporting, and preparing students for their next step in life.
School Rankings
J. L. Mann High Academy 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 J. L. Mann High Academy is 0.69, 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
#102 out of 1118 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
33%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
43%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
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)37.4%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Carolina blue, Summit White, Patriot Red
School Mascot
The Patriot
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J. L. Mann High Academy's ranking?
J. L. Mann High Academy is ranked #102 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are J. L. Mann High Academy often compared to?
J. L. Mann High Academyis 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?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of J. L. Mann High Academy?
The graduation rate of J. L. Mann High Academy is 89%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend J. L. Mann High Academy?
2,013 students attend J. L. Mann High Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of J. L. Mann High Academy students are White, 33% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of J. L. Mann High Academy?
J. L. Mann High Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does J. L. Mann High Academy offer ?
J. L. Mann High Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is J. L. Mann High Academy part of?
J. L. Mann High Academy is part of Greenville 01 School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I went to a student orientation yesterday, and was told the drop-out rate was 75 % last year rather than the reported 96%. The school seems to be trying to do the best it can in a tough environment, which is too top-heavy with administrative costs. To improve drop-out rates, J. L. Mann has a program, the Power of M, to isolate incoming students who fail two or more courses with special after-school training, which includes transportation from school.
5 10/10/2025
J.L. Mann high-school is not perfect by any means; however, relative to the other public high-schools in the area it is superior. J.L. Mann is an extremely competitive learning environment for a public 5A high-school. Compared to other local schools, Mann students have higher GPAs and at the top 10% of each class. A tenth of a GPA point can be the difference in being in the top ten and being 50th in the class. All high-schools have some bad teachers, but Mann has only a few. Besides academics there are also sports at Mann. Mann is a very competitive high-school at almost all sports with the exception being football. The football team had a perfect losing record in the 2018 fall season; however, most of the other sports teams either have state titles or are in the top couple in the state.
1 10/10/2025
This is the worst school ever. Administration is horrible, they worry more about stopping kids joining the bathroom but not the safety of their students.
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