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Education Data

South Carolina Education Data by County

Anderson County

Infographic depicting statistics about Anderson County, SC: 58.5% of adults read at or below an 8th grade level, 23.2% earn below 150% of the federal poverty level, 13.3% have not graduated high school, and 9.1% lack health insurance. Population: 194,174.
Percentage of Adults Reading
At or Below an 8th Grade Level

58.5%

Percentage of Adults Who Struggle
to Solve Math Problems
with More Than Three Steps

68.0%

Percentage of Adults Who Have
Not Graduated High School
or Achieved an Equivalent Certificate

13.3%

Appalachian Learning Initiative Anderson County, South Carolina. Population: 194,174. 68% of adults struggle with basic math, 23.4% spend at least 50% of their income on housing, 14.3% live in extreme poverty, and 10.9% rely on SNAP for Nutrition Assistance.

Cherokee County

Infographic from the Appalachian Learning Initiative with statistics about Cherokee County, South Carolina: 69.3% of adults read at or below an 8th Grade level, 30.2% of residents earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level, 15.1% of adults have not graduated high school, and 11.8% lack health insurance. Population: 56,549.
Percentage of Adults Reading
At or Below an 8th Grade Level

69.3%

Percentage of Adults Who Struggle
to Solve Math Problems
with More Than Three Steps

77.4%

Percentage of Adults Who Have
Not Graduated High School
or Achieved an Equivalent Certificate

15.1%

Infographic titled "Appalachian Learning Initiative Cherokee County, South Carolina" with statistics: population 56,549, 77.4% struggle with basic math, 24.1% spend over 50% of income on housing, 18% in extreme poverty, 15.7% rely on SNAP. Includes map and APPLI logo.

Greenville County

Infographic titled "Appalachian Learning Initiative Greenville County, South Carolina" with a population of 490,332. Statistics state: 51.6% of adults read at or below an 8th grade level, 18.8% earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level, 10.3% have not graduated high school, and 8.8% lack health insurance. Map of counties is centered.
Percentage of Adults Reading
At or Below an 8th Grade Level

51.6%

Percentage of Adults Who Struggle
to Solve Math Problems
with More Than Three Steps

61.4%

Percentage of Adults Who Have
Not Graduated High School
or Achieved an Equivalent Certificate

10.3%

Infographic with statistics about Greenville County, SC. Highlights include 61.4% of adults struggle with basic math, 18.8% spend at least 50% of income on housing, 10.9% live in extreme poverty, and 7.9% rely on SNAP.

South Carolina

A silhouette of the state of South Carolina

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

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Resources

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

Contact Info:

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(864) 467-3456
Oconee Adult Education

100 Vocational Dr.
Seneca, SC 29672

Charge for Services:

Yes

Counties Served:

  • Oconee

Services Offered

  • Adult Literacy Education

  • Family Literacy Education

  • GED/High School Equivalency Prep

  • GED/High School Equivalency Testing

  • English Language Instruction

Delivery Model:

  • In-Person

  • Hybrid In-Person/Virtual

Contact Info:

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(864) 718-4800
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)

Contact Info:

Erin Black

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(864) 594-4428
Literacy
A silhouette of the state of South Carolina with text reading, "3 in 5 South Carolina adults read below an 8th Grade level"

Literacy in South Carolina

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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
A silhouette of the state of South Carolina with texting reading, "2 in 3 South Carolina adults struggle to perform basic math"

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

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County Data
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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

A heatmap of the state of South Carolina showing that 61.4% of Greenville County adults, 65.3% of Pickens County adults, 66.6% of Spartanburg County adults, 67.4% of Oconee County adults, 68% of Anderson County adults; 77.4% of Cherokee County adults, and 79.1% of Union County adults stuggle to perform basic math

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

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Federal Officials

Federal Elected Officials in South Carolina

Sheri Biggs

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

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

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

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

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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