Greenville is located in the northwestern corner of the state of South Carolina. Greenville and the surrounding areas, situated at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, are commonly referred to as the Upstate.
Greenville’s public school system is the largest in the state, and includes 11 magnet academies for special study at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Learn more about education.
Over 10 colleges and universities are located in and within close proximity of Greenville.
Greenville is the cultural and entertainment center for the upstate, including an award winning downtown, a major performing arts center, a 17,000 seat arena, a 340,000-square-foot convention and exhibition center, nationally recognized museum collections, and 39 parks, playgrounds and recreation centers.