Most of Greer is in Greenville County Schools; the Spartanburg County side is in District Five. 2026-27 breaks, enrollment and state ratings. 864-355-3100.

Last checked Oct. 12, 2026. Facts on this page come from Greenville County Schools, its 2026-27 calendars, school listings, the South Carolina school report cards and Census Bureau school district boundaries.

Every public school in Greer, with its zone and report card: Greer public schools.

Greer is split between two school districts because it sits in two counties. Greenville County Schools serves the Greenville County part of the city, which is most of it. The district says it is the largest public school system in South Carolina, with about 76,000 students. The Spartanburg County part of Greer is in Spartanburg School District Five. Your county tax notice, or the district lookup tools below, settles which one serves your address.

Who to call

Greenville County schools with Greer addresses

The district’s listings put these schools in Greer. Ratings are the overall ratings on the 2025 state report cards, from the researcher data file the S.C. Department of Education publishes. State ratings run Excellent, Good, Average, Below Average and Unsatisfactory.

School Address Phone 2025 rating
Greer High 3000 E. Gap Creek Road 864-355-5700 Good
Riverside High 794 Hammett Bridge Road 864-355-7800 Excellent
Blue Ridge High 2151 Fews Chapel Road 864-355-1800 Excellent
Greer Middle 3032 E. Gap Creek Road 864-355-5800 Good
Riverside Middle 615 Hammett Bridge Road 864-355-7900 Good
Blue Ridge Middle 2423 E. Tyger Bridge Road 864-355-1900 Good
Buena Vista Elementary 310 Batesville Road 864-355-2200 Excellent
Chandler Creek Elementary 301 Chandler Road 864-355-2400 Average
Crestview Elementary 509 American Legion Road 864-355-2600 Good
Skyland Elementary 4221 Highway 14 North 864-355-7200 Excellent
Woodland Elementary 1730 Gibbs Shoals Road 864-355-0400 Excellent

Greer Middle College Charter High School, part of the statewide South Carolina Public Charter School District, not Greenville County Schools, was rated Excellent in 2025, with the highest overall score of any school on this page.

Which of these schools your child attends depends on the attendance zone, not the mailing address. Check with the district’s Find Your School tool before you buy or rent.

Greenville County Schools calendar, 2026-27

From the district’s 2026-27 student calendar and calendar feed. Students are off on each date listed.

Date What
Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026 First day of school
Friday, Oct. 16 Teacher development day
Monday, Nov. 2 Teacher development day
Tuesday, Nov. 3 Election Day
Nov. 25-27 Thanksgiving break
Friday, Dec. 18 Half-day for students
Dec. 21 to Jan. 1 Winter break
Monday, Jan. 4, 2027 Teacher development day
Monday, Jan. 18 Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, Feb. 15 Presidents Day
Friday, March 12 Teacher development day
March 22-26 Spring break
Monday, March 29 Student and teacher holiday
Friday, April 16 Student and teacher holiday
Thursday, May 27 Last day of school (half-day)

The district has also posted its 2027-28 calendar and a family vacation planner on the same page. Weather closings are announced under its inclement weather process.

Enrolling

Greenville County Schools enrolls new students online. Set up a Backpack parent account, open the “Enroll A New Student” section and follow the steps, according to the district’s enrollment page. The same page has the enrollment forms and the residency affidavits for families living with someone else or renting from a property owner. Kindergarten, 4K and magnet program registration have their own pages, and school choice applications are on the choice page.

The school board

The Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees posts its meeting schedule, agendas and policies on its board portal.

The Spartanburg County side

Homes in Greer’s Spartanburg County neighborhoods are in Spartanburg School District Five, according to Census Bureau school district boundaries. District Five schools near Greer include Abner Creek Academy (rated Average in 2025) and Abner Creek Middle and River Ridge Elementary (both Good). Check zones, calendars and enrollment on the district’s website.

What this means for you

  • No weeklong fall break this year: Oct. 16 and Nov. 2-3 are the days off.
  • Check an address in Find Your School before signing a lease or contract.
  • Ratings are one measure; each school’s report card shows test scores, graduation rates and teacher numbers.

Zoned schools for each part of the city are in our Greer neighborhoods guide.

More guides: moving to Greer, Friday night football in Greer and Greer population and growth.

Frequently asked questions

What school district is Greer in?

The Greenville County part of Greer is in Greenville County Schools. The Spartanburg County part is in Spartanburg School District Five. Use the district’s Find Your School tool to check an address.

When is fall break for Greenville County Schools?

Greenville County Schools has no weeklong fall break in 2026-27. Students are off Friday, Oct. 16, Monday, Nov. 2, and Tuesday, Nov. 3 (Election Day), and Thanksgiving break runs Nov. 25-27.

When is the last day of school in Greenville County 2027?

Thursday, May 27, 2027, a half-day, according to the Greenville County Schools 2026-27 calendar. Spring break is March 22-26.

How are Greer schools rated?

On the 2025 South Carolina school report cards, Riverside High, Blue Ridge High, Buena Vista, Skyland and Woodland elementary schools and Greer Middle College Charter High were rated Excellent. Greer High was rated Good.

How do I enroll my child in Greenville County Schools?

Create a Backpack parent account online, then use its Enroll A New Student section. Questions go to the district at 864-355-3100.