Greenville County Schools (SC)
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Posted By: Lillian Flemming on February 09, 2017 GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA Greenville County Schools is Nationally Accredited by the Council of Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS/CASI). Established in 1951, Greenville County is one of the fastest growing areas in the Southeast. Greenville County Schools is also the largest district in South Carolina and the 44th largest district in the nation. Recognized as a school system of excellence, Greenville County Schools was awarded district-wide National Accreditation from the AdvancED Accreditation Commission. Located on the I-85 corridor in an urban setting between Charlotte, NC and Atlanta, GA. Greenville County Schools is a great place to learn, work and live. We are the State leader in school choice, featuring schools of various sizes in urban, suburban and rural setting. The District has magnet academies offering specialized studies in areas such as communications arts, languages, the arts, science, technology, mathematics and is a leader in STEAM education. About 15% of our 76,000 students take advantage of school choice to match their needs and interests. There is something for everyone in Greenville County Schools! We have gifted and talented programs, International Baccalaureate studies at all grade levels, career technology, the Fine Arts Center, Roper Mountain Science Center, virtual school, Baldrige quality schools, special education, and other specialized programs to meet the needs of each student. Our athletic and extra-curricular offerings are second to none. The district’s four-year graduation rate increased in 2016 to 86.8 percent from 84.2 percent in 2015. Since 2012, the school district’s graduation rate has increased about 20 percent (14.4 percentage points). Our schools have positive relationships with their communities. PTAs and local businesses are active and involved, providing hundreds of thousands of volunteer hours each year, as well as millions of dollars in financial support. Visit www.greenville.k12.sc.us and learn more about us! If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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