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#458 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 39% in state
Greenwood High
High School · Greenwood 50 · Greenwood, SC
A Greenwood 50 high school where students score 30 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1816 Cokesbury Road, Greenwood, SC 29649
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 78% proficient (2022)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Greenwood High score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 28 points since 2019, reaching 67% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Greenwood High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,817/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greenwood), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,268
Median home value
$207,700
Median rent
$937/mo
College educated
34.6%
Homeownership
64.5%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29649; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 264 | Compare → |
| Emerald HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 2.8 mi | 878 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Greenwood 50
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #3 of 13
- District spending per student
- $13,530NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Greenwood High is listed in Greenwood 50; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Greenwood High
Greenwood High is a public high school in Greenwood, SC, part of Greenwood 50, serving approximately 1,751 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #458 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Greenwood High
What grades does Greenwood High serve?
Greenwood High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Greenwood High?
Greenwood High has an enrollment of approximately 1,751 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenwood High?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenwood High is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Greenwood High rank in SC?
Greenwood High ranks #458 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Greenwood High's MySchoolScout rating?
Greenwood High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Greenwood High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Greenwood High has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Greenwood High a charter school?
No, Greenwood High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Greenwood High a Title I school?
No, Greenwood High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Greenwood High?
100.0% of students at Greenwood High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,751
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 94
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Greenwood County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.2%
- Phone
- (864) 941-5600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 29649)
- 25,762
- Area average commute
- 18.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29649; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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