Christ Church Episcopal School | Photo provided

Greenville County has 100+ schools and 76,000+ students. We’re giving you the 411 on enrollment, student-teacher ratio, tuition, and more for the district’s major public + private schools in Greenville. And don’t worry, there won’t be any homework.

Before we dive in, here are four fast facts about schools in Greenville County:

Greenville County Schools (GCS) is the largest public school system in SC and 44th largest in the country.
The district’s minority enrollment is 50%
~94% of GCS teachers have 3+ years of experience
GCS has 132 full-time school counselors

Public Elementary Schools

Augusta Circle Elementary, 100 Winyah St., Greenville

Grades K-5
Total enrollment: 556
Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Tuition: Free
No. 10 in SC Elementary schools

Public Middle Schools

Sterling School, 99 John McCarroll Way, Greenville

Grades 4K-8
Total enrollment: 690
Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Tuition: Free
No. 1 in SC Middle Schools

Public High Schools

Greenville Senior High Academy, 1 Vardry St., Greenville

Grades 9-12
Total enrollment: 1,724
Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Tuition: Free
No. 18 in SC High schools

Private Schools

Christ Church Episcopal School, 245 Cavalier Dr., Greenville

Grades K-12
Day school
Total enrollment: 1,201
Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Annual tuition: $17,540+
Academics available for boys and girls

Specialty Schools

SC Governor’s School for the Arts & Humanities, 15 University St., Greenville

Grades 10-12
Boarding school
Total enrollment: 228
Student-teacher ratio: N/A
Tuition: Free
Academics available for male and female students pursuing pre-professional training in Creative Writing, Dance, Drama, Music, or Visual Arts.

Click below for 50+ more public, private, and specialty schools around Greenville County.

50+ MORE SCHOOLS

QUIZ

What is the average public school student to teacher ratio in the US?

A. 10:1
B. 15:1
C. 17:1
D. 25:1

See the answer in the Wrap.

EVENTS

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Thursday, March 9

Teacher Happy Hour | Thursday, Mar. 9 | 5-7 p.m. | M. Judson Booksellers, 130 S. Main St., Greenville | Free | Calling all teachers — bring your teacher ID for a free glass of house bubbles or beer, 15% off any purchase, and giveaways.
Connections Café - Kenny Rogers Photographs of America | Thursday, Mar. 9 | 2-3 p.m. | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe St., Greenville | Free | Individuals living with early stage Alzheimer’s or dementia and their caregivers are invited to a tour of the museum’s newest exhibit, “Through The Years: Kenny Rogers Photographs of America.”
Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. Jacksonville Icemen | Thursday, Mar. 9 | 7:05 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville | $18-$50 | The Greenville Swamp Rabbits take on the Jacksonville Icemen.

Friday, March 10

First Pitch Invitational | Friday, Mar. 10-Sunday, Mar. 12 | Times vary | Fluor Field, 945 S. Main St., Greenville | $10 | Catch this three-day collegiate tournament between Michigan State, Western Carolina, and Kansas University.
Food Truck Rollout | Friday, Mar. 10 | 5-8 p.m. | Greer City Park, 301 E. Poinsett St., Greer | Free entry | Bring your blankets or chairs for a night of live music by Jonathan Stephens and bites from seven food trucks, like Aspen Street Sweets, Chef on the Run, and Nard’s Backyard BBQ.

Saturday, March 11

Beers & Balance | Saturday, Mar. 11 | 10-11 p.m. | Tetrad Brewing Co., 603 E. Stone Ave., Greenville | $10 | Get your stretch on and reward yourself with a post-workout Tetrad beer.
Sustainable Spring Reveal and Lilly Pulitzer Drop at Clothes Mentor | Saturday, Mar. 11 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Clothes Mentor Greenville, 30 Orchard Park Dr., Ste. 9, Greenville | Free | Be the first to shop all the spring fashions and save on all of the latest seasonal styles to get stocked up for days ahead.*

Sunday, March 12

Big River | Sunday, Mar. 12 | 3-5 p.m. | Greenville Theatre, 444 College St., Greenville | $38-$40 | Based on the novel, “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” by Mark Twain, this seven-time Tony Award-winning musical brings this classic tale to life.

We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

100+ MORE EVENTS

EAT

Eat your way through Spartanburg’s Spartanburger Trail 🍔

Eat local Spartanburg burgers at restaurants like Ike’s Korner Grill and earn swag with every bite. | Photo provided by One Spartanburg, Inc.

Looking to take your tastebuds on the road? We’ve got some juicy news: Follow the Spartanburger Trail, a mobile restaurant pass that guides you through 23 of Spartanburg’s local restaurants that put the “burger” in “Spartanburg.”

Experience the best burgers the city has to offer in three simple steps:

• Get your pass: Gain access to a convenient collection of the best burger spots.
• Receive a text: The passport is delivered to your phone via text (and email), ready to use immediately.
• Check in along the way: When visiting a participating business, check in via your phone’s GPS.*

START PLANNING YOUR SPARTANBURGER ADVENTURE

NEWS NOTES

Weather

64º | Cloudy | 20% chance of rain

Biz

The Makers Collective is relaunching The Makers Summit, a virtual conference for creative small businesses, on Saturday, April 15 — the last was held in 2018. Watch keynotes, workshop sessions, and interactive panel discussions that discuss challenges faced by small businesses from the comfort of home. Ticket sales start Wednesday, March 15. 💻

Cause

Friends of the Reedy River (FoRR) is hosting its 2023 Spring Cleanup on Saturday, April 1 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at seven locations along the Reedy. FoRR will provide gloves and other tools, but wear clothes that can get wet and dirty. See the locations plus volunteer perks. 🚮
Feeling lucky, GVL? So are local hospital patients when you donate blood and help save lives. Donate blood with The Blood Connection and receive a Luck of the Donor Scratch off (everyone’s a winner), plus a bonus $10 eGift card.*

Watch

Lockheed Martin’s first F-16 Fighting Falcon built at its Greenville campus is ready for delivery. This Friday, March 10, at 11 a.m., the fighter jet will be delivered to the Royal Bahraini Air Force, with the event featuring speeches by Bahraini and US government, military, and aerospace officials. Watch live. ✈️ (The Post and Courier Greenville)

Plan Ahead

Mark your calendars for the next Brunch of Champions on Sunday, March 19 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at The Community Tap Travelers Rest (321 S. Main St., Travelers Rest). Resident Diner will be serving a “variety of fried chicken goodness” and The Tap will be pouring champagne. It’s a pairing you didn’t know you needed in your life. 🍾
Greenville Downtown Airport’s 10th Annual Take Flight 5k is Saturday, May 27 from 7-10 a.m. The annual fundraiser supports the airport’s Community Corridor and Runway Park. Last year’s proceeds helped expand Runway Park’s playground green space, add a sidewalk to the parking lot, and build another picnic hangar for additional shade. 👟

Festival

Can you hear that? It’s Warehouse at Vaughns’ new seasonal live music showcase, SVL Solstice. On Saturday, March 25 at 4 p.m., bring the fam to jam to free live music by Strange Orchard Band and The Intracoastals on The Backyard Stage, indulge in seasonal bites, and shop local vendors. 🎶

Featured

Greenville is the topic AFAR’s article, “This City’s Cultural Scene Makes It One of the South’s Best-Kept Secrets.” The VisitGreenvilleSC piece on AFAR’s website celebrates Greenville’s “innovative galleries and expansive public art projects” and “jam-packed calendar of performing arts and cultural events. 👀

Number

9,472. That’s how many pedestrians and cyclists were recorded on the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail last Saturday, March 4 and Sunday, March 5 — breaking records. Saturday recorded 5,182 users (406 more than April 30, 2022) and Sunday captured 4,290 users (257 more than April 3, 2022.) 🚲

Family

When school’s out, the YMCA is still in session. The YMCA of Greenville’s “School’s Out Special” days follow the Greenville County School System calendar to determine service dates (read: and make parents’ lives easier). Register for Spring Break Camp.*

Finance

Looking for a free checking account that comes with rewards? Greenville Federal Credit Union members can earn 4% cash back on debit card purchases — learn more. 💳*

Wellness

What’s in: red light therapy. What’s out: forms of treatment that are painful and invasive. Red light therapy is non-invasive and painless, and evidence suggests it may be able to ease body aches, heal sun damage, and build collagen. Brb — we’re adding this easy-to-prop light and this facial massager to our Amazon cart. *

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TODAY IS

National Crab Cake Day

Images of Crab Cakes for a Cause from Rick Erwin Dining Group

If being crabby is wrong, we don’t want to be right. | Photos via Perfect Pitch Productions

In honor of this annual occasion, Rick Erwin Dining Group is celebrating by giving back to the community. Enter: Crab Cakes for a Cause. 🦀

Through this new initiative, the local restaurant group will donate a portion of the proceeds from orders of its Company Crab Cake — found on the menu at each of its restaurant locations — to local nonprofit organizations.

The first Crab Cakes for a Cause nonprofit partnership is Meals on Wheels of Greenville County, which provides nourishment and friendship through hand-delivered meals to ~1,500 households in Greenville County every day.

Rick Erwin Dining Group kicked off the new partnership by donating $25,000 at the nonprofit’s Sweetheart Charity Ball, which will support its efforts to provide meals across the county.

How can you help? Click below to book a reservation at any Rick Erwin’s location and come hungry for The Company Crab Cake.

CRAB A RESERVATION

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Kyle.

Editor’s pick: Quiz answer: B. 15.1

Want to thank a teacher for all they do or treat one in your life just because? Pop some joy into their inbox with a digital gift card to a local business — find inspo on Kidding Around Greenville’s list or let them choose from a business of their choice — no matter the city they’re in — with a gift card to our company shop, Six & Main.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Makes plans to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day festivities in Greenville.

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