Greenwood County Schools & Education
Greenwood County, South Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
28/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
83.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
83.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 84.2%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,929
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,165
School Score
28/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 33/100
State Score Position
#31
of 46 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Greenwood County
Measured School Summary
Greenwood County faces educational challenges with a school score of 28/100 and a graduation rate of 83.9%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,929 per pupil, Greenwood County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 15% below the South Carolina average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Greenwood County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
20 public schools and 4 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
28/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #31 of 46 South Carolina counties with school score data.
Completion
83.9%
0.3 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,929
$236 below the state average
School coverage
20
4 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Greenwood County has 20 public schools across 4 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Greenwood County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Greenwood 50 carries most of the listed public-school system, with 13 of 20 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#31
of 46 South Carolina counties with school score data. The county score is 5 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Greenwood 50
Elementary to high school visible
8,610 students
13 listed schools in this county slice.
Greenwood 52
Elementary to high school visible
1,484 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Greenwood 51
Middle and high visible
523 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Greenwood 80
High school only in this slice
0 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Greenwood 50 is the largest listed district slice, with 13 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Greenwood County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Greenwood County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Greenwood County, South Carolina
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Local Education in Greenwood County
Greenwood County provides education to 10,617 students through a network of 20 public schools. The system is distributed across four districts and includes 10 elementary schools, five middle schools, and five high schools. This infrastructure serves a mix of town centers and rural outskirts.
Greenwood 50 Leads the County
Greenwood 50 is the largest district in the area, overseeing 13 schools and 8,610 students. There are currently no charter schools in the county, meaning education is managed entirely through the traditional four-district model. Smaller districts like Greenwood 51 and 52 serve the surrounding rural communities.
A Blend of Town and Rural Learning
The county's schools are split between 11 rural and nine town settings, with an average school size of 559 students. Greenwood High is the largest institution, enrolling ,1730 students and serving as a major community hub. This mix ensures that families can find both large-scale high school experiences and smaller elementary environments.
School Overview
Total Schools
20
in Greenwood County
Reported Enrollment
10,617
20 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Greenwood County
Greenwood 50
GuideGreenwood 52
Greenwood 51
Greenwood 80
20 Public Schools in Greenwood County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 20 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood High | Profile | Greenwood 50 | Greenwood, 29649Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,730 |
| Emerald High | Record | Greenwood 50 | Greenwood, 29646Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 812 |
| Woodfields Elementary | Record | Greenwood 50 | Greenwood, 29646Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 758 |
| Northside Middle | Record | Greenwood 50 | Greenwood, 29649Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 698 |
| Westview Middle | Record | Greenwood 50 | Greenwood, 29646Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 674 |
| Brewer Middle | Record | Greenwood 50 | Greenwood, 29646Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 617 |
| Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary | Record | Greenwood 50 | Greenwood, 29646Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 572 |
| Mathews Elementary | Record | Greenwood 50 | Greenwood, 29646Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 542 |
| Merrywood Elementary | Record | Greenwood 50 | Greenwood, 29649Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 515 |
| Lakeview Elementary | Record | Greenwood 50 | Greenwood, 29649Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 475 |
| Ninety Six High | Record | Greenwood 52 | Ninety Six, 29666Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 474 |
| Eleanor S. Rice Elementary | Record | Greenwood 50 | Greenwood, 29649Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 448 |
| Pinecrest Elementary | Record | Greenwood 50 | Greenwood, 29649Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 416 |
| Hodges Elementary | Record | Greenwood 50 | Hodges, 29653Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 353 |
| Ninety Six Primary | Record | Greenwood 52 | Ninety Six, 29666Rural: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 349 |
| Edgewood Middle | Record | Greenwood 52 | Ninety Six, 29666Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 336 |
| Ninety Six Elementary | Record | Greenwood 52 | Ninety Six, 29666Rural: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 325 |
| Ware Shoals Elementary Middle | Record | Greenwood 51 | Ware Shoals, 29692Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 265 |
| Ware Shoals High | Record | Greenwood 51 | Ware Shoals, 29692Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 258 |
| G. Frank Russell Technology Center | Record | Greenwood 80 | Greenwood, 29649Town: Distant | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Greenwood High
Greenwood 50
Greenwood, 29649 / Town: Distant
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary
Greenwood 50
Greenwood, 29646 / Rural: Fringe
Ware Shoals Elementary Middle
Greenwood 51
Ware Shoals, 29692 / Rural: Distant
G. Frank Russell Technology Center
Greenwood 80
Greenwood, 29649 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,929
State avg $7,165
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Schools in Greenwood County, South Carolina — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Greenwood County, South Carolina?
Greenwood County provides education to 10,617 students through a network of 20 public schools. The system is distributed across four districts and includes 10 elementary schools, five middle schools, and five high schools. This infrastructure serves a mix of town centers and rural outskirts.
What are the major school districts in Greenwood County, South Carolina?
Greenwood 50 is the largest district in the area, overseeing 13 schools and 8,610 students. There are currently no charter schools in the county, meaning education is managed entirely through the traditional four-district model. Smaller districts like Greenwood 51 and 52 serve the surrounding rural communities.
What is the school experience like in Greenwood County?
The county's schools are split between 11 rural and nine town settings, with an average school size of 559 students. Greenwood High is the largest institution, enrolling ,1730 students and serving as a major community hub. This mix ensures that families can find both large-scale high school experiences and smaller elementary environments.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.