Dr. Burke Royster, Superintendent of Greenville County Schools, received an exemplary evaluation in his annual performance review by the Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees. Under his leadership, the graduation rate has surpassed 90%, an 18-point increase since he became Superintendent in 2012. Additionally, 97.7% of schools rated Excellent, Good, or Average on the State Report Cards. The Board unanimously approved a motion to extend Royster's contract through June 30, 2029.

Greenville County Schools (GCS) in South Carolina has reported its highest-ever high school graduation rate of 90.6%, with 85% of the 2024-2025 cohort meeting college or career readiness markers. The district attributes the success to its Graduation Plus initiative, which ensures students graduate with some form of college credit or industry certification. The district's report cards show 97.7% of GCS schools scored Excellent, Good or Average, with two of every five GCS schools achieving the highest designation of Excellent for the 2024-25 school year. GCS students also outperformed their state and national peers on the 2025 SAT and ACT standardized tests.