--- title: "Greer Education HERE" url: https://www.heregreer.com/education-greer-sc/ date: 2026-07-11T15:39:42+00:00 modified: 2026-07-11T15:51:40+00:00 author: "" site: "HERE Greer" attribution: "HERE Greer" --- # Greer Education HERE *Source: [HERE Greer](https://www.heregreer.com/education-greer-sc/) — July 11, 2026 by * HERE Greer — Education Coverage # Greer Schools News Schools, Colleges, Careers & Education News — Upstate SC dual-county (primary county FIPS 45045 / secondary county FIPS 45083) HERE Education covers every school, deadline, and funding opportunity in Upstate SC dual-county (primary county FIPS 45045 / secondary county FIPS 45083). From K-12 to North Greenville University — use our Right School Right Neighborhood quiz, search the full directory, and track what matters. [School Finder Quiz](#school-matcher) [Search Schools](#school-directory) [Education News](#edu-news) [Deadlines](#edu-deadlines) [Featured Programs](#featured-programs) [Decision Maker](#decision-maker) [Online Education](#online-education) Presenting Sponsor [Your Business Here — Reach Every Family in Upstate SC dual-county (primary county FIPS 45045 / secondary county FIPS 45083)](/advertise/) Updated weekly  ·  Greer, SC  ·  2 High Schools  ·  2 Colleges Upstate SC dual-county (primary county FIPS 45045 / secondary county FIPS 45083) is home to a unified school district serving students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. High schools serving Greer families include **Greer High School** (Yellow Jackets), **Riverside High School** (Warriors). HERE Greer covers every school board meeting, budget cycle, and academic milestone across Upstate SC dual-county (primary county FIPS 45045 / secondary county FIPS 45083). Greer's higher-education landscape includes 2 institutions: **North Greenville University**, NCAA Division II; **Greenville Technical College**. HERE Greer covers admissions deadlines, scholarship windows, athletic schedules, and campus announcements for each institution. SC's public-school governance flows through the **SC Department of Education**, which administers **SC READY** assessments each spring and enforces the **Read to Succeed Act** — requiring third-grade reading proficiency before promotion. The **South Carolina High School League (SCHSL)** governs interscholastic athletics across the state. Teacher pay begins at the state minimum and is locally supplemented — making salaries a perennial flashpoint at budget hearings. HERE Greer tracks school-board meetings across Upstate SC dual-county (primary county FIPS 45045 / secondary county FIPS 45083) — agendas, votes, and budget summaries published before local papers. Our reporters cover graduation rates and **SC READY** scores; teacher-contract negotiations; school resource officers; SAT and ACT data; Title I funding allocations; building bond referenda; and the Friday Night Football calendar. From dual-enrollment windows at local technical colleges to faculty announcements at area universities — if it happens in a Greer classroom or on a Upstate SC dual-county (primary county FIPS 45045 / secondary county FIPS 45083) campus, it is HERE. DEADLINES PassedSC Need-Based Grants — Apply Now•PassedFAFSA Priority Deadline•PassedSC Teaching Fellows Application•PassedSC School of Math & Science — Applications•PassedSC READY Testing Window•13dNorth Greenville University Fall 2026 Applications Open•13dGreenville Technical College Fall 2026 Applications Open•PassedGreenville County Schools Open Enrollment•PassedSC Need-Based Grants — Apply Now•PassedFAFSA Priority Deadline•PassedSC Teaching Fellows Application•PassedSC School of Math & Science — Applications•PassedSC READY Testing Window•13dNorth Greenville University Fall 2026 Applications Open•13dGreenville Technical College Fall 2026 Applications Open•PassedGreenville County Schools Open Enrollment• Latest Coverage ## Education News 🏫 School Board ### Upstate SC dual-county (primary county FIPS 45045 / secondary county FIPS 45083) school board budget hearing scheduled for March Community members invited to weigh in on the proposed 2026–27 budget for Upstate SC dual-county (primary county FIPS 45045 / secondary county FIPS 45083) schools. March 10, 2026 [Read More →](/category/education-2/) 🏫 Local Schools ### Greer High School renovation update Work continues on facilities improvements at Greer High School in Upstate SC dual-county (primary county FIPS 45045 / secondary county FIPS 45083). March 8, 2026 [Read More →](/category/education-2/) 💻 College ### North Greenville University launches new workforce certificate program this fall North Greenville University's new certificate program is designed for working adults in Greer. March 6, 2026 [Read More →](/category/education-2/) 🏫 Higher Ed ### North Greenville University receives STEM endowment gift A donation will expand science and engineering programs at North Greenville University. March 5, 2026 [Read More →](/category/education-2/) 🌸 Scholarships ### SC WINS scholarship expansion benefits Greer students The SC WINS workforce scholarship is expanding eligibility — hundreds of Upstate SC dual-county (primary county FIPS 45045 / secondary county FIPS 45083) residents may now qualify. March 3, 2026 [Read More →](/category/education-2/) 🏫 School Board ### Upstate SC dual-county (primary county FIPS 45045 / secondary county FIPS 45083) school rezoning proposal under review A proposed boundary change could shift student attendance zones ahead of the 2026–27 school year in Upstate SC dual-county (primary county FIPS 45045 / secondary county FIPS 45083). March 1, 2026 [Read More →](/category/education-2/) **Submit an Education Tip** Know something we should cover? Board meeting, school news, or funding opportunity? Submit Tip Section Sponsor [Sponsor Education News — Reach Upstate SC dual-county (primary county FIPS 45045 / secondary county FIPS 45083) Families](/advertise/) Interactive Tool ## Right School. Right Neighborhood. HERE! Tell us what matters to your family — schools, community feel, budget — and we'll match you to the right Greer neighborhood. Step 1 of 6 ### What grades are you shopping schools for? PreK / KindergartenAges 4–6 Elementary (1–5)Ages 6–11 Middle School (6–8)Ages 11–14 High School (9–12)Ages 14–18 Not school age yet — planning aheadFuture family planning Continue → Step 2 of 6 ### What matters most to you in a school? (Select up to 3) Academic PerformanceTest scores, college prep AthleticsCompetitive sports, facilities Arts & ActivitiesMusic, theater, clubs Small Class SizeIndividual attention Diversity & InclusionInclusive community STEM ProgramsScience, tech, engineering, math AP / Honors / IBAdvanced coursework Safety & School CulturePositive environment ← Back Continue → Step 3 of 6 ### What kind of community feels like home? Small & Tight-KnitClose community, know your neighbors — Greer area Suburban & GrowingNew development, good schools — Upstate SC dual-county (primary county FIPS 45045 / secondary county FIPS 45083) suburbs Urban & ConnectedGreer — walkable, arts, dining Rural & SpaciousUpstate SC dual-county (primary county FIPS 45045 / secondary county FIPS 45083) — land, quiet, small-town feel ← Back Continue → Step 4 of 6 ### Which part of Upstate SC dual-county (primary county FIPS 45045 / secondary county FIPS 45083)? O'Neal Village Thornblade Pelham Falls Sugar Creek Victor Mill Village / Downtown Greer Cannon Crossing Chestnut Grove Open — show me what fits anywhereNo location preference ← Back Continue → Step 5 of 6 ### Tell us about your move Moving Timeline Yes — Actively Looking Yes — Within 6 Months Planning Ahead 1+ Year Just Researching Budget Range Under $200K $200K–$300K $300K–$400K $400K–$600K $600K+ Home to Sell? Yes No (First Home or Renting) Maybe ← Back Continue → Step 6 of 6 ### Where should we send your neighborhood match? We'll email your personalized school & neighborhood report — free, no obligation. Get My Match → No spam. We match you with a local real estate expert only if you want us to. ← Back Your Match ## Your Greer Neighborhood Match O'Neal Village Upstate SC dual-county (primary county FIPS 45045 / secondary county FIPS 45083) Greenville County Schools — Greer High School Greer offers a range of neighborhoods that match different school and lifestyle priorities. Connect with a local real estate expert to explore what fits your family best. Contact a local agent for current pricing [Connect with a Local Real Estate Partner](/contact/) Start Over Sponsor the School Finder [Reach every relocating family in Upstate SC dual-county (primary county FIPS 45045 / secondary county FIPS 45083) — Become a Sponsor](/advertise/) Full Directory ## Greer School Directory, Report Cards, and School News 2+ High Schools 2 Colleges & Universities 1 Technical Programs 1 School District [All Schools](https://www.heregreer.com/schools-greer-sc/?school_type=all) [High Schools](https://www.heregreer.com/schools-greer-sc/?school_type=high) [Middle Schools](https://www.heregreer.com/schools-greer-sc/?school_type=middle) [Elementary](https://www.heregreer.com/schools-greer-sc/?school_type=elementary) [Colleges](https://www.heregreer.com/schools-greer-sc/?school_type=college) [Technical Programs](https://www.heregreer.com/schools-greer-sc/?school_type=technical) ### Upstate SC dual-county (primary county FIPS 45045 / secondary county FIPS 45083) High Schools Greenville County Schools ### Greenville County Schools **High Schools:** Greer High School (Yellow Jackets), Riverside High School (Warriors) **County:** Upstate SC dual-county (primary county FIPS 45045 / secondary county FIPS 45083) Statewide Magnet ### SC Governor's School for Science & Mathematics **Area:** Hartsville, SC — statewide enrollment **Type:** Residential magnet high school for SC students Applications open annually [School Website →](https://www.scgssm.org) Directory Sponsor [Featured Listing — Get Your School or Program Seen by Every Greer Family](/advertise/) Public Accountability Data ## School Report Cards Official annual ratings from the **South Carolina Education Oversight Committee** and the **South Carolina Department of Education**. Showing every rated public school in Upstate SC dual-county (primary county FIPS 45045 / secondary county FIPS 45083) County for the 2024-25 school year. Click any school to view the full report card on the official SC Report Cards site (graduation rate, academic progress, school climate, financial data). **Report card data loading.** Statewide SC public school ratings are refreshed annually. Check back soon. Report Cards Sponsor [Reach Every Greer Family Comparing Schools — Get Featured Here](/advertise/) 6. FEATURED SCHOOLS & PROGRAMS ============================================================ --> Active Deadlines & Notable Programs ## Featured Schools & Programs North Greenville University Fall 2026 Applications Open APPLICATIONS OPEN North Greenville University serves Greer and the surrounding Upstate South Carolina region. NCAA Division II. SC in-state tuition available  ·  Multiple degree programs [Learn More →](#) Greenville Technical College Fall 2026 Applications Open APPLICATIONS OPEN Greenville Technical College serves Greer and the surrounding Upstate South Carolina region. SC in-state tuition available  ·  Multiple degree programs [Learn More →](#) SC Governor's School for Science & Math Statewide Magnet Applications APPLICATIONS OPEN SC's elite residential magnet school for mathematically and scientifically gifted students. Open to all SC students. Free tuition  ·  Residential program  ·  Grades 11–12 [Learn More →](https://www.scgssm.org/admissions) SC Teaching Fellows Teaching Fellows Scholarship SCHOLARSHIP $6,000 per year for high school seniors planning to teach in SC. Competitive program recognizing future educators. $6,000/year  ·  Service requirement  ·  All SC colleges [Learn More →](https://www.cerra.org/teaching-fellows.html) Greenville Technical College High School Dual Enrollment — Free FREE FOR HS STUDENTS High school juniors and seniors can earn college credit at Greenville Technical College at no cost under SC's Dual Enrollment program. SC Dual Enrollment  ·  College credit  ·  No cost to student [Learn More →](#) Featured Listing [Get Your School or Program Featured Here — Contact HERE Greer](/advertise/) Interactive Career & Education Tool ## The HERE Decision Maker 6 questions, a personalized education & career roadmap. Free. No sign-up. Question 1 of 6 Question 1 of 6 ### Where are you right now? ✓ High School StudentCurrently enrolled, exploring next steps ✓ Recent GraduateHS or college grad, starting out ✓ Working AdultAlready working, looking to advance or change ✓ Parent / GuardianResearching options for my child Continue → Question 2 of 6 ### What matters most to you? ✓ Income FastMaximize earnings as quickly as possible ✓ Passion & PurposeWork that aligns with my values and interests ✓ Stability & SecurityConsistent job, good benefits, solid future ✓ Growth & AdvancementCareer path with upward mobility and learning ← Back Continue → Question 3 of 6 ### How do you learn best? ✓ Hands-OnLabs, workshops, apprenticeships, doing ✓ Structured ClassroomLectures, assignments, guided learning ✓ Self-DirectedOnline, at my own pace, flexible schedule ✓ Mix of EverythingCombination that keeps me engaged ← Back Continue → Question 4 of 6 ### How much time can you commit? ✓ Full-Time Student30–40 hours/week, fully committed to education ✓ Part-Time (10–20 hrs/wk)Working while studying, steady pace ✓ A Few Hours Per WeekMicro-learning, certifications, self-study ✓ Weekend / Evening OnlyDay job, learning outside work hours ← Back Continue → Question 5 of 6 ### What career field interests you most? ✓ Healthcare & NursingNursing, therapy, public health, allied health ✓ Technology & ITSoftware, cybersecurity, data, networking ✓ Skilled TradesElectrician, HVAC, welding, construction ✓ Business & FinanceManagement, accounting, marketing, entrepreneurship ✓ EducationTeaching, counseling, school administration ✓ Creative & MediaDesign, communications, arts, journalism ✓ Manufacturing & EngineeringAdvanced manufacturing, engineering technology ✓ Public ServiceGovernment, military, first responders, social work ← Back Continue → Question 6 of 6 ### Where should we send your personalized roadmap? We'll email your free education & career plan — no obligation. Get My Roadmap → ← Back Your Personalized Roadmap ## Your Greer Education & Career Plan Based on your answers, here are the top 3 paths we recommend in Greer. **Want this plan emailed to you?** We'll send a PDF summary plus local scholarship and program contacts. Send My Plan Start Over Decision Maker Sponsor [Sponsor the Decision Maker — Reach Job Seekers & Students in Upstate SC dual-county (primary county FIPS 45045 / secondary county FIPS 45083)](/advertise/) Flexible Learning Options ## Online & Hybrid Education Accredited programs for Upstate SC dual-county (primary county FIPS 45045 / secondary county FIPS 45083) residents who need flexibility. North Greenville University North Greenville University Online Programs Online and hybrid degree and certificate programs. SC in-state tuition rates available for eligible students. SC in-state tuition [Learn More →](#) Greenville Technical College Greenville Technical College Online Programs Online and hybrid degree and certificate programs. SC in-state tuition rates available for eligible students. SC in-state tuition [Learn More →](#) Google Career Certificates Grow with Google — Career Certificates Google, IBM, Meta, and other employer-backed certificates. Many are accepted by Upstate SC dual-county (primary county FIPS 45045 / secondary county FIPS 45083)'s manufacturing and tech employers. Some WIOA-funded. Free via Coursera Financial Aid [Learn More →](https://grow.google/certificates/) SC Technical College System SC Online Workforce Training The SC Technical College System offers online certificates and associate degree programs through the state's 16 technical colleges. SC in-state rates + WIOA eligible [Learn More →](https://www.sctechsystem.edu) Program Sponsor [Feature Your Online Program — Reach Adult Learners in Upstate SC dual-county (primary county FIPS 45045 / secondary county FIPS 45083)](/advertise/) Governance & Accountability ## School Board Meetings HERE Greer covers every public school board meeting in Upstate SC dual-county (primary county FIPS 45045 / secondary county FIPS 45083) — agendas published in advance, votes summarized after. Greenville County Schools Greenville County Schools **Next Meeting:** Check district website for schedule **Location:** Upstate SC dual-county (primary county FIPS 45045 / secondary county FIPS 45083) — district office ### Key Education Policy Issues — Upstate SC dual-county (primary county FIPS 45045 / secondary county FIPS 45083) 📚 SC READY Scores — Grade-level reading by 3rd grade HIGH 💰 Title I Funding Allocations — Upstate SC dual-county (primary county FIPS 45045 / secondary county FIPS 45083) schools HIGH 🏫 School Safety — Resource officers on campus HIGH 🎓 Dual Enrollment Expansion — High school / college MEDIUM 🏗️ Facilities & Bonds — Building referenda MEDIUM 👩‍🏫 Teacher Recruitment & Pay — Local supplements HIGH Section Sponsor [Sponsor Board Coverage — Reach Upstate SC dual-county (primary county FIPS 45045 / secondary county FIPS 45083) Education Leaders](/advertise/) Common Questions ## Education FAQ — Greer ### How do I enroll my child in a Upstate SC dual-county (primary county FIPS 45045 / secondary county FIPS 45083) school? + Enrollment for Upstate SC dual-county (primary county FIPS 45045 / secondary county FIPS 45083) public schools is managed by the district office. Contact the Upstate SC dual-county (primary county FIPS 45045 / secondary county FIPS 45083) school district directly for enrollment forms, residency requirements, and deadlines. Visit the district website or the Upstate SC dual-county (primary county FIPS 45045 / secondary county FIPS 45083) government site for current instructions. ### What colleges are in or near Greer? + Greer and Upstate SC dual-county (primary county FIPS 45045 / secondary county FIPS 45083) are served by 2 higher-education institutions: North Greenville University, Greenville Technical College. Use our Decision Maker tool above to find the right fit for your goals. ### Is there financial aid available for Greer students? + Yes — the SC LIFE and Palmetto Fellows scholarships are merit-based awards for students attending SC colleges. SC WINS is a workforce scholarship for technical programs. FAFSA is available for all eligible students. Greenville Technical College's Dual Enrollment program lets high schoolers earn free college credits. The SC Teaching Fellows scholarship provides $6,000/year for future educators. ### How does high school athletics work in Upstate SC dual-county (primary county FIPS 45045 / secondary county FIPS 45083)? + High school athletics in Upstate SC dual-county (primary county FIPS 45045 / secondary county FIPS 45083) are governed by the South Carolina High School League (SCHSL). Schools compete in classifications based on enrollment (1A–5A for most sports). HERE Greer covers every home game, playoff bracket, and signing-day announcement. ### How do I submit a tip or story idea to HERE Greer? + Use the Submit an Education Tip form at the top of this page. We cover school board decisions, program announcements, scholarship opportunities, enrollment deadlines, and any issue affecting Upstate SC dual-county (primary county FIPS 45045 / secondary county FIPS 45083) students and families. Tips can be submitted anonymously. Weekly Newsletter ## Greer Education Newsletter Every Thursday — deadlines, board meeting summaries, scholarship alerts, and education news for Upstate SC dual-county (primary county FIPS 45045 / secondary county FIPS 45083). No fluff. ✓ School board meeting recaps — Upstate SC dual-county (primary county FIPS 45045 / secondary county FIPS 45083) ✓ Scholarship and enrollment deadlines ✓ SCHSL scores and playoff alerts ✓ Campus news — North Greenville University, Greenville Technical College ✓ Free. Unsubscribe any time. **Get the Greer Education Briefing** Free. Every Thursday morning. Subscribe Free → No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. © 2026 HERE Greer · Education coverage across the SC HERE network.