Greenville, SC
The city of Greenville is situated at the heart of Greenville County. As the second largest city in South Carolina, it is home to 67,453 residents and has a median home value of $175,296. Greenville is known to be a hot spot in South Carolina for its booming economy, beautiful downtown and the Falls Park area that features the Liberty Bridge that overlooks the Reedy River. In addition to the well-known Falls Park and downtown area, Greenville is home to many other attractions. The Greenville Zoo, located just outside downtown, is a popular weekend activity for families in the area. The zoo is known for posting live feeds on their website when animals are waiting to be born, such as Kiko the giraffe that was born in 2012. The Haywood Mall is where many Greenville Residents enjoy shopping, as it is the largest mall in the South Carolina with over 120 stores. In addition, busy roads and complexes are scattered across the city, giving locals shopping and dining options on almost every corner. The city of Greenville operates within the Greenville County School District. There are 21 elementary schools in the area (Pelham Road, Westcliffe, Augusta Circle, Mitchell Road, Stone Academy, Summit Drive, A.J. Whittenburg, Sara Collins, Duncan Chapel, East North Street Academy, Berea, Blythe Academy, Lake Forest, Hollis Academy, Monaview, Alexander, Welcome, Cherrydale, Grove, Paris, and Thomas E. Kerns), 9 middle schools (Greenville Middle Academy, Beck Academy, League Academy, Sevier, Tanglewood, Berea, Hughes Academy, Northwood, and Lakeview), and 8 high schools (Wade Hampton, J.L. Mann, Eastside, Berea, Greenville, Southside, Travelers Rest, and Carolina Academy)