Enrollment
1,397
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Greer, SC
Greer High
Federal NCES profile for Greer High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450231000565
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greer High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Greer · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 72.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Greer High has class sizes larger than 94% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greer High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Greer, SC.
School address
District: Greenville 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450231000565 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
73.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.5%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greer High compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greer High
Greer High is a higher-need, large high school in Greer, South Carolina, enrolling 1,397 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.1:1 is larger than about 94% of South Carolina schools and 34% above the 14.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 72.5% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in South Carolina, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,397 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Among 56 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #41, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 279 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 392 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,397 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Greer's high schools, it stands alongside Riverside High (1,846 students): Greer High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.1:1 vs 20.1:1).
Greenville 01 also operates Woodmont High (2,151 students) and Mauldin High (2,133 students) alongside Greer High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Greer High compares
Greer High on the metrics families compare, against South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 34% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.5% | ▼ 2% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,397 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,397
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 94% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,859
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
263
in-school suspensions + 129 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 43.8%
Hispanic or Latino 29.6%
African American 21.6%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 43.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Greer High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greenville 01, which includes Greer High.
$11,859
Per student
-19%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.3%
State 45.7%
Federal 15.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Greer High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmont High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mauldin High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J. L. Mann High Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greer High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,151
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,133
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,013
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Greer
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,397 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Greer High
How many students attend Greer High?
Greer High has 1,397 students enrolled. It is a high school in Greer, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greer High?
The student-teacher ratio at Greer High is 19.1:1, which is 34% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Greer High?
72.5% of students at Greer High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greer High?
The largest demographic group at Greer High is White at 43.8% of enrollment, in Greer, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greer High?
Greer High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Greer High rank among high schools in Greer?
By Resource Investment Index, Greer High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Greer, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Greer on the city page.
Is Greer High a good school?
Greer High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of South Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Greenville 01?
Besides Greer High, Greenville 01 also operates Woodmont High (2,151 students), Mauldin High (2,133 students), and J. L. Mann High Academy (2,013 students). See the Greenville 01 district page for the complete list.
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