The Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC Metro Area provides a great array of educational opportunities for its residents. The area offers excellent public school systems that are rated highly by the Department of Education and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Additionally, there is a wide variety of private schools in the region that provide students with alternative educational options. There are also several local colleges and universities available, offering traditional degrees as well as specialized education. All of these institutions provide an excellent foundation for educational success and have been essential to providing quality education in the metropolitan area.
Greenville-Anderson Metro Area schools spend $9,971 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 17 pupils per teacher, 511 students per librarian, and 422 children per counselor.