Greer SC Schools News
HERE Education covers every school, deadline, and funding opportunity in Greenville County. From K-12 to North Greenville University — use our Right School Right Neighborhood quiz, search the full directory, and track what matters.
Greenville County 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 Greenville County.
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 Greenville County — 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 Greenville County campus, it is HERE.
Education News
Riverside and Blue Ridge High Earn Excellent Report Cards
Greer SC Education GREER, S.C. — Riverside High School and Blue Ridge High School both received Excellent ratings on the...
Hochul opts New York into federal school choice tax credit
Greer SC Education WASHINGTON — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Friday her state will join the new federal scholarship...
District Two Adds Three Names to Fine Arts Hall of Fame
Via HERE Irmo: WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. — In West Columbia on Wednesday, School District Two put a film crew veteran,...
GCS Graduation Rate Hits Record 92.2% in Greenville
Via HERE Greenville: GREENVILLE, S.C. — In Greenville County, the latest senior class cleared record marks: a 92.2% graduation rate...
ROTC Cadets Plant 498 Flags at Scroll of Honor in Clemson
Via HERE Clemson: CLEMSON, S.C. — Army and Air Force ROTC cadets at Clemson University lined the Scroll of Honor...
Irran Duncan Honored by SC State's Forty Under 40
Greer SC Education Irran Duncan, the director of TRIO Programs at Spartanburg Community College, has been named to South Carolina...
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Riverside and Blue Ridge High Earn Excellent Report Cards
Greer SC Education GREER, S.C. — Riverside High School and Blue Ridge High School both received Excellent ratings on the...
National School Calendar Resource Offers 2026-2027 Planning Details for Greer Families
Greer SC Education Families and educators in Greer planning for the 2026-2027 academic year now have access to a new...
National School Calendar Trends for 2026-2027 Offer Context for Greer Families
Greer SC Education A newly compiled planning resource for the 2026–2027 academic year offers a detailed look at school calendars...
National School Calendar Resource Offers 2026-2027 Planning Insights for Greer Families and Educators
Greer SC Education A comprehensive planning resource for the 2026-2027 academic year has been released, offering state-specific school calendars that...
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 Greenville 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).
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Featured Schools & Programs
North Greenville University serves Greer and the surrounding Upstate region. NCAA Division II.
Greenville Technical College serves Greer and the surrounding Upstate region.
SC's elite residential magnet school for mathematically and scientifically gifted students. Open to all SC students.
$6,000 per year for high school seniors planning to teach in SC. Competitive program recognizing future educators.
High school juniors and seniors can earn college credit at Greenville Technical College at no cost under SC's Dual Enrollment program.
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Accredited programs for Greenville County residents who need flexibility.
Online and hybrid degree and certificate programs. SC in-state tuition rates available for eligible students.
Online and hybrid degree and certificate programs. SC in-state tuition rates available for eligible students.
Google, IBM, Meta, and other employer-backed certificates. Many are accepted by Greenville County's manufacturing and tech employers. Some WIOA-funded.
The SC Technical College System offers online certificates and associate degree programs through the state's 16 technical colleges.
School Board Meetings
HERE Greer covers every public school board meeting in Greenville County — agendas published in advance, votes summarized after.
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How do I enroll my child in a Greenville County school?
Enrollment for Greenville County public schools is managed by the district office. Contact the Greenville County school district directly for enrollment forms, residency requirements, and deadlines. Visit the district website or the Greenville County government site for current instructions.
What colleges are in or near Greer?
Greer and Greenville County 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 Greenville County?
High school athletics in Greenville County 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 Greenville County students and families. Tips can be submitted anonymously.
Greer is in Greenville County, South Carolina. Colleges serving the area: Local technical college — Northwest Campus and North regional university (nearby, Tigerville). Superintendent, local public school district (GCS): W. Burke Royster, Ph.D..
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- Riverside and Blue Ridge High Earn Excellent Report Cards
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PESHAWAR, Pakistan — The roof of a private school caved in during classes Thursday in this northwestern Pakistani city, leaving at least 35 people dead, most of them…
Riverside and Blue Ridge High Earn Excellent Report Cards
GREER, S.C. — Riverside High School and Blue Ridge High School both received Excellent ratings on the 2026 South Carolina School Report Cards, while Greer High School received…
Hochul opts New York into federal school choice tax credit
WASHINGTON — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Friday her state will join the new federal scholarship tax credit, becoming the second Democratic governor to opt in voluntarily…
Irran Duncan Honored by SC State’s Forty Under 40
Irran Duncan, the director of TRIO Programs at Spartanburg Community College, has been named to South Carolina State University's Forty Under 40 Class of 2026. This recognition, announced…
Three-Year Degrees Spread as Accreditors Ease Rules
The push to shorten the American undergraduate degree reached a federal milestone this month. The US Department of Education published a proposed rule on August 20, 2026 that…
Poll: Americans seek stronger AI rules for K-12 schools
A new public opinion poll released this week indicates a strong bipartisan desire among Americans for stricter regulations regarding artificial intelligence (AI) use in K-12 classrooms. The research,…
Trump Admin Pushes to Shut Down Education Department
President Donald Trump and Secretary of Education Linda McMahon hosted a Back to School event at the White House on Monday, August 24, 2026, highlighting efforts to dissolve…
National School Calendar Resource Offers 2026-2027 Planning Details for Greer Families
Families and educators in Greer planning for the 2026-2027 academic year now have access to a new national resource that compiles school calendar information across all 50 U.S.…
National School Calendar Trends for 2026-2027 Offer Context for Greer Families
A newly compiled planning resource for the 2026–2027 academic year offers a detailed look at school calendars across all 50 U.S. states, providing insights into the diverse scheduling…
National School Calendar Resource Offers 2026-2027 Planning Insights for Greer Families and Educators
A comprehensive planning resource for the 2026-2027 academic year has been released, offering state-specific school calendars that detail first days, holidays, spring breaks, and last days of school…
School Holiday Schedules for 2025-26 and 2026-27 Present Planning Considerations for Greer Families
The landscape of school holidays across the United States is characterized by significant variation, with more than 13,000 individual school districts independently setting their academic calendars. This decentralized…
