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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
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
Nearly 1 in 6 adults has not graduated from high school
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
Nearly 1 in 6 residents relies on SNAP for Nutrition Assistance
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)
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