Greenville County Schools Visual & Performing Arts

Greenville County Schools is a vibrant and dynamic district located in the heart of beautiful Upstate South Carolina. As the largest school district in the state and the 44th largest in the nation, we serve more than 78,000 students across 51 elementary schools, 21 middle schools, and 15 high schools.

Our commitment to excellence in education includes a strong focus on the arts. With over 370 Visual and Performing Arts educators, we provide high-quality, equitable arts experiences that enrich the lives of all students. From visual art and music to dance and theatre, our programs are designed to foster creativity, critical thinking, and self-expression.

In Greenville County Schools, we believe:

• The arts have a profound, positive impact on a student’s life.

• A comprehensive public arts education is a right.

• All students deserve the opportunity to participate in a high-quality arts program.

• Students deserve equitable access to artistic educational opportunities.

• Students must have highly qualified and caring arts teachers and administrators.
  
  

Located in a region with a thriving arts community, our students benefit from meaningful partnerships with local arts organizations, professional artists, and cultural institutions. These connections offer students authentic opportunities to engage with the arts both in and beyond the classroom.

Greenville County Schools is proud to be a leader in arts education—striving to serve as a model not only for South Carolina, but for the nation.