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Best High Schools in the Greenville, SC Area

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Carolina School Hub provides school rankings and test data on the best high schools in Greenville, SC and its suburbs. See student growth information, assessment data and independent ratings on 31 high schools in the Greenville area including SC Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities, Eastside High School, and D. W. Daniel High School.

The list below is not meant be used as a definitive guide to which area high school would be best for any individual student. For schools that are close to one another in rankings, differences in available data are in most cases very small.



Ranking of Greenville Area's Best High Schools

SC Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities

# 1 High School in Greenville Area
Greenville, SC (Greenville County)
Grades served: 10-12  ⋅  219 Students
Average ACT Scores: 26

SC Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities is located in the 29601 ZIP Code area of Greenville County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, SC Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#4 high school in South Carolina
(98th percentile in state)

SC Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities

# 1 High School in Greenville Area
Greenville, SC (Greenville County)
Grades served: 10-12  ⋅  219 Students
Average ACT Scores: 26
#4 high school in South Carolina
(98th percentile in state)

Eastside High School

# 2 High School in Greenville Area
Taylors, SC (Greenville County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,551 Students
Average ACT Scores: 23

Eastside High School is located in the 29687 ZIP Code area of Greenville County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Eastside High School has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#6 high school in South Carolina
(97th percentile in state)

Eastside High School

# 2 High School in Greenville Area
Taylors, SC (Greenville County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,551 Students
Average ACT Scores: 23
#6 high school in South Carolina
(97th percentile in state)

D. W. Daniel High School

# 3 High School in Greenville Area
Central, SC (Pickens County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,201 Students
Average ACT Scores: 23

D. W. Daniel High School is located in the 29630 ZIP Code area of Pickens County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, D. W. Daniel High School has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#7 high school in South Carolina
(96th percentile in state)

D. W. Daniel High School

# 3 High School in Greenville Area
Central, SC (Pickens County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,201 Students
Average ACT Scores: 23
#7 high school in South Carolina
(96th percentile in state)

J. L. Mann High Academy

# 4 High School in Greenville Area
Greenville, SC (Greenville County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  2,076 Students
Average ACT Scores: 22

J. L. Mann High Academy is located in the 29607 ZIP Code area of Greenville County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, J. L. Mann High Academy has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#9 high school in South Carolina
(95th percentile in state)

J. L. Mann High Academy

# 4 High School in Greenville Area
Greenville, SC (Greenville County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  2,076 Students
Average ACT Scores: 22
#9 high school in South Carolina
(95th percentile in state)

Riverside High School

# 5 High School in Greenville Area
Greer, SC (Greenville County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,847 Students
Average ACT Scores: 23

Riverside High School is located in the 29650 ZIP Code area of Greenville County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Riverside High School has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#10 high school in South Carolina
(94th percentile in state)

Riverside High School

# 5 High School in Greenville Area
Greer, SC (Greenville County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,847 Students
Average ACT Scores: 23
#10 high school in South Carolina
(94th percentile in state)

Wade Hampton High School

# 6 High School in Greenville Area
Greenville, SC (Greenville County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,831 Students
Average ACT Scores: 22

Wade Hampton High School is located in the 29609 ZIP Code area of Greenville County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Wade Hampton High School has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#14 high school in South Carolina
(92nd percentile in state)

Wade Hampton High School

# 6 High School in Greenville Area
Greenville, SC (Greenville County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,831 Students
Average ACT Scores: 22
#14 high school in South Carolina
(92nd percentile in state)

Greer Middle College Charter High School

# 7 High School in Greenville Area
Taylors, SC (Greenville County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  510 Students
Average ACT Scores: 22

Greer Middle College Charter High School is located in the 29687 ZIP Code area of Greenville County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Greer Middle College Charter High School has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#17 high school in South Carolina
(91st percentile in state)

Greer Middle College Charter High School

# 7 High School in Greenville Area
Taylors, SC (Greenville County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  510 Students
Average ACT Scores: 22
#17 high school in South Carolina
(91st percentile in state)

Mauldin High School

# 8 High School in Greenville Area
Mauldin, SC (Greenville County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  2,314 Students
Average ACT Scores: 22

Mauldin High School is located in the 29662 ZIP Code area of Greenville County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Mauldin High School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#18 high school in South Carolina
(90th percentile in state)

Mauldin High School

# 8 High School in Greenville Area
Mauldin, SC (Greenville County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  2,314 Students
Average ACT Scores: 22
#18 high school in South Carolina
(90th percentile in state)

Greenville Senior High Academy

# 9 High School in Greenville Area
Greenville, SC (Greenville County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,729 Students
Average ACT Scores: 22

Greenville Senior High Academy is located in the 29601 ZIP Code area of Greenville County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Greenville Senior High Academy has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#20 high school in South Carolina
(89th percentile in state)

Greenville Senior High Academy

# 9 High School in Greenville Area
Greenville, SC (Greenville County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,729 Students
Average ACT Scores: 22
#20 high school in South Carolina
(89th percentile in state)

Greenville Technical Charter High School

# 10 High School in Greenville Area
Greenville, SC (Greenville County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  498 Students
Average ACT Scores: 21

Greenville Technical Charter High School is located in the 29607 ZIP Code area of Greenville County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Greenville Technical Charter High School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#24 high school in South Carolina
(87th percentile in state)
CHARTER SCHOOL

Greenville Technical Charter High School

# 10 High School in Greenville Area
Greenville, SC (Greenville County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  498 Students
Average ACT Scores: 21
#24 high school in South Carolina
(87th percentile in state)
CHARTER SCHOOL

T. L. Hanna High School

# 11 High School in Greenville Area
Anderson, SC (Anderson County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,910 Students
Average ACT Scores: 21

T. L. Hanna High School is located in the 29621 ZIP Code area of Anderson County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, T. L. Hanna High School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#27 high school in South Carolina
(85th percentile in state)

T. L. Hanna High School

# 11 High School in Greenville Area
Anderson, SC (Anderson County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,910 Students
Average ACT Scores: 21
#27 high school in South Carolina
(85th percentile in state)

Pickens High School

# 12 High School in Greenville Area
Pickens, SC (Pickens County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,376 Students
Average ACT Scores: 21

Pickens High School is located in the 29671 ZIP Code area of Pickens County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Pickens High School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#32 high school in South Carolina
(82nd percentile in state)

Pickens High School

# 12 High School in Greenville Area
Pickens, SC (Pickens County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,376 Students
Average ACT Scores: 21
#32 high school in South Carolina
(82nd percentile in state)

Powdersville High School

# 13 High School in Greenville Area
Greenville, SC (Anderson County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  999 Students
Average ACT Scores: 20

Powdersville High School is located in the 29611 ZIP Code area of Anderson County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Powdersville High School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#35 high school in South Carolina
(81st percentile in state)

Powdersville High School

# 13 High School in Greenville Area
Greenville, SC (Anderson County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  999 Students
Average ACT Scores: 20
#35 high school in South Carolina
(81st percentile in state)

Wren High School

# 14 High School in Greenville Area
Piedmont, SC (Anderson County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,202 Students
Average ACT Scores: 20

Wren High School is located in the 29673 ZIP Code area of Anderson County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Wren High School has received a 8-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#38 high school in South Carolina
(79th percentile in state)

Wren High School

# 14 High School in Greenville Area
Piedmont, SC (Anderson County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,202 Students
Average ACT Scores: 20
#38 high school in South Carolina
(79th percentile in state)

Crescent High School

# 15 High School in Greenville Area
Iva, SC (Anderson County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  796 Students
Average ACT Scores: 20

Crescent High School is located in the 29655 ZIP Code area of Anderson County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Crescent High School has received a 8-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#39 high school in South Carolina
(78th percentile in state)

Crescent High School

# 15 High School in Greenville Area
Iva, SC (Anderson County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  796 Students
Average ACT Scores: 20
#39 high school in South Carolina
(78th percentile in state)

Hillcrest High School

# 16 High School in Greenville Area
Simpsonville, SC (Greenville County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  2,192 Students
Average ACT Scores: 20

Hillcrest High School is located in the 29681 ZIP Code area of Greenville County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Hillcrest High School has received a 8-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#49 high school in South Carolina
(73rd percentile in state)

Hillcrest High School

# 16 High School in Greenville Area
Simpsonville, SC (Greenville County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  2,192 Students
Average ACT Scores: 20
#49 high school in South Carolina
(73rd percentile in state)

Easley High School

# 17 High School in Greenville Area
Easley, SC (Pickens County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,904 Students
Average ACT Scores: 20

Easley High School is located in the 29642 ZIP Code area of Pickens County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Easley High School has received a 7-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#54 high school in South Carolina
(70th percentile in state)

Easley High School

# 17 High School in Greenville Area
Easley, SC (Pickens County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,904 Students
Average ACT Scores: 20
#54 high school in South Carolina
(70th percentile in state)

Palmetto High School

# 18 High School in Greenville Area
Williamston, SC (Anderson County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,021 Students
Average ACT Scores: 19

Palmetto High School is located in the 29697 ZIP Code area of Anderson County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Palmetto High School has received a 7-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#55 high school in South Carolina
(69th percentile in state)

Palmetto High School

# 18 High School in Greenville Area
Williamston, SC (Anderson County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,021 Students
Average ACT Scores: 19
#55 high school in South Carolina
(69th percentile in state)

Clinton High School

# 19 High School in Greenville Area
Clinton, SC (Laurens County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  781 Students
Average ACT Scores: 19

Clinton High School is located in the 29325 ZIP Code area of Laurens County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Clinton High School has received a 7-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#63 high school in South Carolina
(65th percentile in state)

Clinton High School

# 19 High School in Greenville Area
Clinton, SC (Laurens County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  781 Students
Average ACT Scores: 19
#63 high school in South Carolina
(65th percentile in state)

Travelers Rest High School

# 20 High School in Greenville Area
Travelers Rest, SC (Greenville County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,270 Students
Average ACT Scores: 19

Travelers Rest High School is located in the 29690 ZIP Code area of Greenville County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Travelers Rest High School has received a 7-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#69 high school in South Carolina
(62nd percentile in state)

Travelers Rest High School

# 20 High School in Greenville Area
Travelers Rest, SC (Greenville County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,270 Students
Average ACT Scores: 19
#69 high school in South Carolina
(62nd percentile in state)

Greer High School

# 21 High School in Greenville Area
Greer, SC (Greenville County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,348 Students
Average ACT Scores: 19

Greer High School is located in the 29651 ZIP Code area of Greenville County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Greer High School has received a 6-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#71 high school in South Carolina
(61st percentile in state)

Greer High School

# 21 High School in Greenville Area
Greer, SC (Greenville County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,348 Students
Average ACT Scores: 19
#71 high school in South Carolina
(61st percentile in state)

Blue Ridge High School

# 22 High School in Greenville Area
Greer, SC (Greenville County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,066 Students
Average ACT Scores: 19

Blue Ridge High School is located in the 29651 ZIP Code area of Greenville County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Blue Ridge High School has received a 6-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#77 high school in South Carolina
(57th percentile in state)

Blue Ridge High School

# 22 High School in Greenville Area
Greer, SC (Greenville County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,066 Students
Average ACT Scores: 19
#77 high school in South Carolina
(57th percentile in state)

Woodmont High School

# 23 High School in Greenville Area
Piedmont, SC (Greenville County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  2,189 Students
Average ACT Scores: 18

Woodmont High School is located in the 29673 ZIP Code area of Greenville County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Woodmont High School has received a 6-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#82 high school in South Carolina
(54th percentile in state)

Woodmont High School

# 23 High School in Greenville Area
Piedmont, SC (Greenville County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  2,189 Students
Average ACT Scores: 18
#82 high school in South Carolina
(54th percentile in state)

Liberty High School

# 24 High School in Greenville Area
Liberty, SC (Pickens County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  684 Students
Average ACT Scores: 18

Liberty High School is located in the 29657 ZIP Code area of Pickens County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Liberty High School has received a 6-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#88 high school in South Carolina
(51st percentile in state)

Liberty High School

# 24 High School in Greenville Area
Liberty, SC (Pickens County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  684 Students
Average ACT Scores: 18
#88 high school in South Carolina
(51st percentile in state)

Belton Honea Path High School

# 25 High School in Greenville Area
Honea Path, SC (Anderson County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,097 Students
Average ACT Scores: 18

Belton Honea Path High School is located in the 29654 ZIP Code area of Anderson County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Belton Honea Path High School has received a 5-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#93 high school in South Carolina
(48th percentile in state)

Belton Honea Path High School

# 25 High School in Greenville Area
Honea Path, SC (Anderson County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,097 Students
Average ACT Scores: 18
#93 high school in South Carolina
(48th percentile in state)

Berea High School

# 26 High School in Greenville Area
Greenville, SC (Greenville County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,244 Students
Average ACT Scores: 18

Berea High School is located in the 29617 ZIP Code area of Greenville County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Berea High School has received a 5-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#99 high school in South Carolina
(45th percentile in state)

Berea High School

# 26 High School in Greenville Area
Greenville, SC (Greenville County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,244 Students
Average ACT Scores: 18
#99 high school in South Carolina
(45th percentile in state)

Pendleton High School

# 27 High School in Greenville Area
Pendleton, SC (Anderson County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  880 Students
Average ACT Scores: 17

Pendleton High School is located in the 29625 ZIP Code area of Anderson County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Pendleton High School has received a 5-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#104 high school in South Carolina
(42nd percentile in state)

Pendleton High School

# 27 High School in Greenville Area
Pendleton, SC (Anderson County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  880 Students
Average ACT Scores: 17
#104 high school in South Carolina
(42nd percentile in state)

Westside High School

# 28 High School in Greenville Area
Anderson, SC (Anderson County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,769 Students
Average ACT Scores: 17

Westside High School is located in the 29625 ZIP Code area of Anderson County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Westside High School has received a 4-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#108 high school in South Carolina
(40th percentile in state)

Westside High School

# 28 High School in Greenville Area
Anderson, SC (Anderson County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,769 Students
Average ACT Scores: 17
#108 high school in South Carolina
(40th percentile in state)

Southside High School

# 29 High School in Greenville Area
Greenville, SC (Greenville County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,041 Students
Average ACT Scores: 17

Southside High School is located in the 29605 ZIP Code area of Greenville County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Southside High School has received a 4-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#114 high school in South Carolina
(37th percentile in state)

Southside High School

# 29 High School in Greenville Area
Greenville, SC (Greenville County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,041 Students
Average ACT Scores: 17
#114 high school in South Carolina
(37th percentile in state)

Laurens Dist 55 High School

# 30 High School in Greenville Area
Laurens, SC (Laurens County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,554 Students
Average ACT Scores: 17

Laurens Dist 55 High School is located in the 29360 ZIP Code area of Laurens County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Laurens Dist 55 High School has received a 4-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#119 high school in South Carolina
(34th percentile in state)

Laurens Dist 55 High School

# 30 High School in Greenville Area
Laurens, SC (Laurens County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,554 Students
Average ACT Scores: 17
#119 high school in South Carolina
(34th percentile in state)

Carolina Academy (High)

# 31 High School in Greenville Area
Greenville, SC (Greenville County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,047 Students
Average ACT Scores: 15

Carolina Academy (High) is located in the 29611 ZIP Code area of Greenville County, South Carolina. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Carolina Academy (High) has received a 1-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>

#160 high school in South Carolina
(11th percentile in state)

Carolina Academy (High)

# 31 High School in Greenville Area
Greenville, SC (Greenville County)
Grades served: 9-12  ⋅  1,047 Students
Average ACT Scores: 15
#160 high school in South Carolina
(11th percentile in state)
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Rankings for the best high schools in the Greenville area were created independently by Carolina School Hub. The test data for this site was derived from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and South Carolina Department of Education.

You can click on a specific school name above for more information on test scores, student data and more.

High Schools in Greenville SC Area - Click any of the pushpins below to see more details on each school


On this site, you'll find SAT data and/or other assessment information for the best high schools in Greenville and its suburbs - as well as in other major metro areas in the Carolinas. Use Carolina School Hub as your starting point for researching public high schools in North Carolina and South Carolina. Here you'll also find rankings of the best elementary schools in Greenville and the best middle schools in Greenville and its suburbs.

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Deciding on a High School

Deciding which Greenville area high school is best for your child requires consideration of a number of factors. Most area high schools offer a well-rounded curriculum, without an area of true specialization. Others may be more specialized in terms of their curriculum.

In addition, some high schools in Greenville and its South Carolina suburbs offer a wide range of sports and other extracurricular activities, while others offer a more limited set of opportunities. One size does not fit all when it comes to choosing a high school in the Greenville area.