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Best Schools in Greenwood, SC
Greenwood, SC has 25 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 13 elementary) serving 12,792 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Greenwood greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Greenwood, SC
The top high schools in Greenwood, 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. Abbeville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Abbeville 60 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 473 Students
3. Ware Shoals High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood 51 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 258 Students
4. Greenwood High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood 50 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1730 Students
5. Emerald High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood 50 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 812 Students
Best Middle Schools in Greenwood, SC
The top middle schools in Greenwood, 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. Wright Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Abbeville 60 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 346 Students
5. Northside Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood 50 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 698 Students
6. Brewer Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwood 50 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 617 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Greenwood, SC
The top elementary schools in Greenwood, 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. Westwood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Abbeville 60 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 302 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Greenwood, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Greenwood, SC has a total population of 53,005 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Greenwood, 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, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.57 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Greenwood, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Greenwood, 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, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Greenwood, SC
How many schools are in Greenwood, SC?
Greenwood, SC has 25 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 12,792 students in total.
How do schools in Greenwood perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in Greenwood score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Greenwood greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Greenwood?
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: 54%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Greenwood
12 of 12 schools in Greenwood carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2B: 5C: 3D: 2
All 12 public schools we grade in Greenwood. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (2)
Middle and junior high schools (3)
Elementary and primary schools (7)
- Dr Benjamin E Mays Elementary
- Eleanor S Rice Elementary
- Lakeview Elementary
- Mathews Elementary
- Merrywood Elementary
- Pinecrest Elementary
- Woodfields Elementary
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.