Best High Schools in Greenwood County, SC

Greenwood County, SC has 6 high schools with 3,623 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Greenwood County score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Greenwood County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Greenwood High

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Greenwood 50 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1730 Students

2. Emerald High

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Greenwood 50 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 812 Students

3. Ninety Six High

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Greenwood 52 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 474 Students

4. Ware Shoals High

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Greenwood 51 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 258 Students

Best Middle Schools in Greenwood County, SC

Greenwood County, SC has 5 middle schools with 2,590 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Greenwood County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Greenwood County exceed expectations.

1. Edgewood Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Greenwood 52 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 336 Students

2. Westview Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Greenwood 50 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 674 Students

3. Ware Shoals Elementary Middle

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Greenwood 51 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 265 Students

4. Northside Middle

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Greenwood 50 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 698 Students

5. Brewer Middle

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Greenwood 50 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 617 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Greenwood County, SC

Greenwood County, SC has 13 elementary schools with 5,739 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Greenwood County score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Greenwood County exceed expectations.

1. Ninety Six Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Greenwood 52 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 325 Students

2. Hodges Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Greenwood 50 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 353 Students

3. Merrywood Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Greenwood 50 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 515 Students

4. Lakeview Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Greenwood 50 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 475 Students

5. Ware Shoals Primary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Greenwood 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 370 Students

6. Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Greenwood 50 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 572 Students

7. W. E. Parker Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Edgefield 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 375 Students

8. Mathews Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Greenwood 50 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 542 Students

9. Pinecrest Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Greenwood 50 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 416 Students

10. Woodfields Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Greenwood 50 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 758 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Greenwood County, SC

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Greenwood County, SC has a total population of 69,351 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Greenwood County, SC

11,952

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

25%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Greenwood County, SC.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

28.24 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.52 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

22.72 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Greenwood County, SC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Greenwood County, SC.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

997 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

38 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Greenwood County, SC Internet Health Assessment.

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