Best Schools in Greenwood County, SC
Greenwood County, SC has 21 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 11 elementary) serving 11,336 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Greenwood County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Greenwood County, SC
The top high schools in Greenwood County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ninety Six High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood 52 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 474 Students
2. Ware Shoals High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood 51 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 258 Students
3. Greenwood High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood 50 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1730 Students
4. Emerald High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood 50 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 812 Students
Best Middle Schools in Greenwood County, SC
The top middle schools in Greenwood County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Edgewood Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood 52 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 336 Students
2. Westview Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood 50 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 674 Students
3. Ware Shoals Elementary Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood 51 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 265 Students
4. Northside Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood 50 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 698 Students
5. Brewer Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood 50 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 617 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Greenwood County, SC
The top elementary schools in Greenwood County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hodges Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood 50 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 353 Students
2. Pinecrest Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood 50 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 416 Students
3. Mathews Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood 50 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 542 Students
4. Ninety Six Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood 52 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 325 Students
5. Lakeview Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood 50 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 475 Students
6. Merrywood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood 50 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 515 Students
7. Woodfields Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood 50 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 758 Students
8. Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood 50 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 572 Students
9. Eleanor S. Rice Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood 50 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 448 Students
10. Ware Shoals Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 370 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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
28.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.52 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Greenwood County, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Greenwood County, SC
How many schools are in Greenwood County, SC?
Greenwood County, SC has 21 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 11,336 students in total.
How do schools in Greenwood County perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in Greenwood County score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Greenwood County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Greenwood County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Greenwood County
4 places in Greenwood County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Greenwood (12)
- Ninety Six (4)
- Ware Shoals (2)
- Hodges (1)
School districts (3)
- Greenwood 50 (13 schools)
- Greenwood 52 (4 schools)
- Greenwood 51 (3 schools)