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South Carolina
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Basic Statistics
South Carolina has a population of 5,118,425, of which 78.4% of the population is aged 18+ (U.S. Census, 2021)
7 of South Carolina's 46 counties lie within the Appalachian Region​
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South Carolina has the 12th highest poverty rate, with 27% of residents earning below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level
Literacy in South Carolina
22.4% of South Carolina adults read below a 3rd Grade level
35.2% of South Carolina adults read between a 3rd and 8th Grade level
42.4% of South Carolina adults are proficient in reading texts above an 8th Grade level
Numeracy in South Carolina
35% of South Carolin adults struggle to perform math problems that require more than 1 step
32.7% of South Carolina adults struggle to perform math problems that require more than 3 steps
32.3% of South Carolina adults are proficient in math taught above an 8th Grade level
Literacy by County
In South Carolina's 7 Appalachian counties, 3 out of 5 adults read below an 8th Grade level
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Nearly 1 in 6 adults has not graduated from high school
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More than 1 in 4 residents earns below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level
Numeracy by County
In South Carolina's 7 Appalachian counties, nearly 3 out of every 4 adults struggle to perform basic math
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Nearly 1 in 6 residents relies on SNAP for Nutrition Assistance
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11.6% of residents lack health insurance
South Carolina Adult Education Resources
Greenville Literacy Association
McAlister Square
225 S Pleasantburg Dr.
Suite C-10
Greenville, SC 29607
Simpsonville Learning Center
1102 Howard Dr.
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 688-2212
Charge for Services:
Yes
Students may be eligible to have their fees covered by a workforce development partner
Counties Served:
Greenville
Services Offered
Adult Literacy Education
Adult Numeracy Education
GED/High School Equivalency Prep
GED/High School Equivalency Testing
English Language Instruction
Delivery Model:
In-Person
Virtual
Hybrid In-Person/Virtual
Learning Management System (LMS)
Synchronous Online Courses
Asynchronous Online Courses
Oconee Adult Education
100 Vocational Dr.
Seneca, SC 29672
Charge for Services:
Yes
Spartanburg County Adult Education
Main Location
1475 Skylyn Dr.
Spartanburg, SC 29307
Middle Tyger Community Center
84 Groce Rd.
Lyman, SC 29365
(864) 439-7760
Upstate Family Resource Center
1850 Old Furnace Rd.
Spartanburg, SC 29316
(864) 578-1379
Charge for Services:
The program charges a one-time $20 registration fee. However, the registration fee will be waived for individuals who provide proof of receiving financial assistance (SNAP, TANF, Disability, etc.).
The cost of GED testing and practice testing will also be covered for students who meet eligibility requirements.
Counties Served:
Spartanburg
Services Offered
Adult Literacy Education
Family Literacy Education
Adult Numeracy Education
GED/High School Equivalency Prep
GED/High School Equivalency Testing
English Language Instruction
Delivery Model:
In-Person
Hybrid In-Person/Virtual
Learning Management System (LMS)
Federal Elected Officials in South Carolina
Sheri Biggs
Representative
Republican
Counties Served
Anderson
Greenville (Part)
Oconee
Pickens
District:
SC
03
Term:
2025-2027
Committee Assignments
House Foreign Affairs Committee
House Foreign Affairs Committee East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee
House Foreign Affairs Committee Western Hemisphere Subcommittee
House Homeland Security Committee
House Homeland Security Committee Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee
House Homeland Security Committee Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee
House Science, Space and Technology Committee
Office Locations
Washington, D.C. Office
1530 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-5301
Anderson District Office
303 West Beltline Boulevard
Anderson, SC 29625
Phone: (864) 224-7401
William Timmons
Representative
Republican
Counties Served
Greenville (Part)
Spartanburg (Part)
District:
SC
04
Term:
2019-2027
Committee Assignments
House Financial Services Committee
House Financial Services Committee Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Artificial Intelligence Subcommittee
House Financial Services Committee Financial Institutions Subcommittee
House Financial Services Committee Housing and Insurance Subcommittee
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Delivering on Government Efficiency Subcommittee
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Military and Foreign Affairs Subcommittee (Chair)
Office Locations
Washington, D.C. Office
267 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-6030
Upstate Office
114 Trade Street
Greer, SC 29651
Phone: (864) 241-0175
Ralph Norman
Representative
Republican
Counties Served
Cherokee
Spartanburg (Part)
Union
District:
SC
05
Term:
2017-2027
Committee Assignments
House Budget Committee
House Financial Services Committee
House Financial Services Committee Financial Institutions Subcommittee
House Financial Services Committee Housing and Insurance Subcommittee
House Rules Committee
Office Locations
Washington, D.C. Office
569 Cannon HOB
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-5501
Fax: (202) 225-0464
Rock Hill Office
454 Anderson Rd S
Box 507
Suite 302B
Rock Hill, SC 29730
Phone: (803) 327-1114
Fax: (803) 327-4330
Tim Scott
Senator
Republican
Counties Served
Statewide
District:
SC
Statewide
Term:
2013-2029
Committee Assignments
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee
Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee Digital Assets Subcommittee
Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee Economic Policy Subcommittee
Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee Financial Institutions and Consumer Protection Subcommittee
Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee Housing, Transportation and Community Development Subcommittee
Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee National Security and International Trade and Finance Subcommittee
Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee Securities, Insurance and Investment Subcommittee
Senate Finance Committee
Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee
Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
Office Locations
Washington, D.C. Office
104 Hart Senate Office
Building
Washington, DC
20510
Phone: (202) 224-6121
Fax: (202) 228-5143
Low Country
2500 City Hall Lane
3rd Floor Suite
North Charleston, SC
29406
Phone: (843) 727-4525
Fax: (855) 802-9355
Midlands
1901 Main Street
Suite 1425
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: (803) 771-6112
Fax: (855) 802-9355
Upstate
301 N. Main Street
Suite 1006
Greenville, SC 29601
Phone: (864) 233-5366
Fax: (855) 802-9355
Lindsey Graham
Senator
Republican
Counties Served
Statewide
District:
SC
Statewide
Term:
2003-2027
Committee Assignments
Senate Appropriations Committee
Senate Appropriations Committee Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Subcommittee
Senate Appropriations Committee Defense Subcommittee
Senate Appropriations Committee Energy and Water Development Subcommittee
Senate Appropriations Committee Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Subcommittee
Senate Appropriations Committee State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Subcommittee (Chair)
Senate Budget Committee (Chair)
Senate Environment and Public Works Committee
Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice and Regulatory Oversight Subcommittee
Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Clean Air, Climate and Nuclear Innovation and Safety Subcommittee
Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee
Office Locations
Washington, D.C. Office
211 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: (202) 224-5972
Fax: (202) 224-3808
Golden Corner Office
124 Exchange Street
Suite A
Pendleton, SC 29670
Phone: (864) 646-4090
Fax: (864) 646-8609
Lowcountry Office
4 Carriage Lane
Suite 401
Charleston, SC 29407
Phone: (843) 849-3887
Fax: (843) 971-3669
Midlands Office
2142 Boyce Street
Suite 404
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: (803) 933-0112
Fax: (803) 933-0957
Pee Dee Office
McMillan Federal Building
401 West Evans Street
Suite 111
Florence, SC 29501
Phone: (843) 669-1505
Fax: (843) 669-9015
Piedmont Office
235 East Main Street
Suite 100
Rock Hill, SC 29730
Main: (803) 366-2828
Fax: (803) 366-5353
Upstate Office
2 West Washington Street
Suite 808
Greenville, SC 29601
Phone: (864) 250-1417
Fax: (864) 250-4322
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