Original Research by School Decision on Brashier Middle College Charter High
Brashier Middle College Charter High serves students in ninth through twelfth grade and is located on the campus of a technical college in Simpsonville, a fast-growing community in the Golden Strip region of Greenville County. The school is a public charter authorized by the Charter Institute at Erskine, a statewide charter district that has grown to oversee over two dozen schools. Brashier is a regular public school, not a magnet or special-purpose school, and it does not receive Title I funding.
The student body is relatively small for a high school, with enrollment spread fairly evenly across the four grade levels. The racial and ethnic composition is predominantly White, with a smaller share of Hispanic students and an even smaller share of Black students. A very low percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common measure of economic disadvantage. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not reported, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about the availability and structure of those supports.
State testing data was not available. Because the school serves only high school grades and is a middle-college model, the lack of reported proficiency rates may reflect the nature of the school or the grade band, but the data does not specify the reason. A graduation rate was also not reported, which is unusual for a traditional high school and may be related to the school’s alternative structure; a parent should confirm with the school how it tracks and reports completion outcomes. Without test scores or a graduation rate, it is not possible to place Brashier against other districts in Greenville County, and the comparison set was not applicable for those metrics.
The school’s location on a technical college campus is a defining feature. Brashier operates as a middle college, meaning students have the opportunity to take college classes while earning their high school diploma. This setup appeals to families seeking a more accelerated or college-connected pathway, though the available data did not include details on the specific dual-enrollment offerings, course access, or staffing ratios. A parent may want to investigate the range of college courses available, the level of academic advising provided, and how the school supports students in navigating both high school and college expectations.
Simpsonville has been growing rapidly, transitioning from a small crossroads into a suburban center with a walkable downtown, restaurants, a food hall, and a public library branch. The area is part of the Golden Strip, a region with a mix of manufacturing and industrial employers. Housing values in the ZIP code are above the state median and close to the national median, while rents are also above the state average. The cost of housing may be a factor for families considering relocating to Simpsonville to access the school.
The Charter Institute at Erskine, which authorizes Brashier, underwent a limited review by the South Carolina Legislative Audit Council in 2025, examining the authorizer’s oversight and operations. Families may want to keep an eye on any changes that emerge from that review, as the district’s governance could affect school-level operations and accountability.
Brashier Middle College Charter High presents a specific kind of opportunity: a small, college-connected high school in a growing suburban area, for a student body that is largely economically advantaged and predominantly White. Without testing and graduation data in the available records, a family’s evaluation will depend heavily on a direct visit and on conversations with current students and staff about the school’s academic culture, completion rates, and the actual college experience students are having.
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