Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, August 14, 2026 —

Legacy Early College, located in Greenville, has earned a significant distinction, being named one of America’s Healthiest Schools for 2026. The recognition comes from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, an organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of young people.

The school achieved this recognition by excelling across all nine of the health-related topic areas evaluated by the Alliance. These areas typically encompass a broad range of initiatives focused on student health, including nutrition, physical activity, and social-emotional health.

The Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s program aims to support schools in creating healthier environments for students and staff. Their recognition highlights institutions that are making substantial progress in implementing and sustaining healthy practices.

Specific details regarding the exact metrics or programs within each of the nine topic areas that Legacy Early College excelled in were not provided in the summary. The exact timeline for when these evaluations took place and the specific duration of the

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