2024-25 Profile*

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J.L. Mann Academy

160 Fairforest Way
Greenville , SC 29607
Telephone: (864) 355-6300
Fax: (864) 355-6329
www.greenville.k12.sc.us/jlmann/

Grades: 9th - 12th Grade

Enrollment: 2019

School Location: Two blocks south of intersection of Laurens Road and Verdae Boulevard

School/Center Directions

Principal: Dr. Shannon Gibson
Email: sgibson@greenville.k12.sc.us

Awards and Honors

  • SC Report Card Excellent Rating, 2023 - 2024
  • US News & World Report America’s Best High Schools, Best Public High Schools in SC (23), 2024 - 2025
  • 104 AP Scholars, 43 AP Scholars with Honor, 73 AP Scholars with Distinction, 220 Total AP Scholars, 2025
  • 30 AP Capstone Diploma Recipients, 2025
  • 4 AP Seminar and Research Certificates
  • Education Partners - Clemson University, Furman University, Greenville Technical College
  • 2 National Merit Finalists
  • 2 National Merit Semi Finalists
  • Project Lead the Way Technology Certification

Fine Arts

  • Marching Patriots
    • Olde English Festival of Bands - Class I Champions
    • 5A South Carolina State Marching Band Championships - Finalists 
    • 5A South Carolina State Marching Band Championships - Excellent Rating
    • 5A South Carolina State Marching Band Championships - 10th Place (Highest Placement in Class 5A State Championships in JL Mann History) 
    • Pride of Pendleton Marching Classic - Class III Champions 
    • Pride of Pendleton Marching Classic - Finalists
    • Pride of Pendleton Marching Classic - 6th Place Overall (ALL CLASSES)
    • 11 students made GCPS All-County Band
    • 11 students made All Region Band
    • 1 students participated in All-State Band
  • Winterguard
    • CWEA Premiere South at White Knoll HS - 4th Place (Scholastic Regional A) 
    • CWEA Northwestern - 3rd Place (Scholastic Regional A)
    • CWEA Pickens - 6th Place (Scholastic Regional A)
    • CWEA Mauldin - 8th Place (Scholastic Regional A)
    • CWEA Color Guard Championships - 8th Place (Scholastic Regional A)
  • Indoor Percussion
    • CWEA Premiere West at Dorman HS - 2nd Place (Percussion Scholastic A)
    • CWEA Pickens - 2nd Place (Percussion Scholastic A)
    • CWEA Riverbluff - 4th Place (Percussion Scholastic A)
  • Concert Performance Assessment
    • Superior with Distinction - Class IV (Perfect Score)
  • Solo and Ensemble CPA
    • 14 Superior Group/Individual Ratings
    • 7 Excellent Group/Individual Ratings
    • 2 Perfect Scores 30/30 
  • Visual Arts
    • Students earned Best in Show, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Honorable Mention awards in the J. L. Mann Art Show in the following categories:  3D Sculpture, Design, Drawing, Printmaking, Painting, and Textiles  
  • J.L. Mann Patriot Players
    • 3 Superior Awards for One Act Performance , 2025 Palmetto Dramatic Association (PDA-State Level)
    • 2 Superior Awards for Thespys Monologue Performance, 2025 Palmetto Dramatic Association (International Thespian Society - National Qualifiers
  • Chorus
    • Mixed Concert Choir received an Excellent rating for CPA

Athletic Accomplishments 2024-2025

  • 95 Athletes Named to All Region in Girls Basketball, Girls Cross Country, Girls Golf, Girls Lacrosse, Girls Soccer, Swimming, Softball, Girls Tennis, Girls Track, Girls Volleyball, Baseball, Boys Basketball, Boys Cross Country, Football, Boys Lacrosse, Boys Soccer, Boys Tennis
  • 5 Region Players of the Year in Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball, Boys Soccer and Boys Tennis
  • 11 Athletes participated in North/South games in Girls Basketball, Girls Lacrosse, Girls Soccer, Girls Tennis, Baseball, Football, and Boys Lacrosse
  • 4 Region Coaches of the Year Awards in Girls Basketball, Boys Cross Country, Boys Soccer and Boys Tennis
  • 18 All State Athletes in Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball, Girls Soccer, Boys Soccer, and Swimming
  • 5 Individual State Championships in Swimming, Girls 400 Free Swim, Boys 400 Free Swim, Boys 200 Free Swim, and Boys Tennis
  • 2 State Players of the Year in Girls Swimming and Football
  • 1 Gatorade Player of the Year in Boys Soccer
  • 8 Team Region Championships in Girls Basketball, Girls Soccer, Girls Swimming, Boys Cross Country, Football, Boys Soccer, Boys Swimming, and Boys Tennis 
  • 4 Team State Championships in Girls Soccer, Boys Soccer, Boys Tennis, and Boys Swimming
  • 7 Upper State Team Appearances in Girls Basketball, Girls Golf, Girls Lacrosse, Girls Soccer, Boys Golf, Boys Soccer, and Boys Tennis
  • 3 Upper State Championships in Girls Soccer, Boys Soccer, and Boys Tennis
  • 1 State Coach of the Year in Boys Soccer
  • 24 College Signees 
  • 3 North/South All-Star Coaches in Football and  Boys and Girls Tennis 
  • 2024-2025 Boys Soccer National Champions - Undefeated Season
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For a closer look...

For more in-depth information on this school including programs, course offerings, extracurricular activities, and more - visit www.greenville.k12.sc.us/jlmann/

If you would like information about the School Report Card rating, visit the State Department of Education Website, screportcards.com.

For more information, call INFOLine at 864-355-3100, visit our website at www.greenville.k12.sc.us.

*Note: School Information is Revised Annually by October 15.