For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,232 students in Greenwood County, SC.
The top ranked public high schools in Greenwood County, SC are Emerald High School, Ninety Six High School and Greenwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greenwood County, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in Greenwood County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Greenwood County, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ninety Six High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Greenwood County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Emerald High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Bypass 225
Greenwood, SC 29646
(864) 941-5730
Greenwood, SC 29646
(864) 941-5730
Grades: 9-12
| 863 students
Rank: #22.
Ninety Six High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
640 South Cambridge Street
Ninety Six, SC 29666
(864) 543-2911
Ninety Six, SC 29666
(864) 543-2911
Grades: 9-12
| 465 students
Rank: #33.
Greenwood High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1816 Cokesbury Road
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5600
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,634 students
Rank: #44.
Ware Shoals High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
56 South Greenwood Avenue
Ware Shoals, SC 29692
(864) 456-7923
Ware Shoals, SC 29692
(864) 456-7923
Grades: 9-12
| 270 students
Rank: n/an/a
G. Frank Russell Technology Center
Vocational School
601 East Northside Drive
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5750
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5750
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Greenwood County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1125 E Cambridge Avenue
Greenwood, SC 29646
(864) 941-5520
Greenwood, SC 29646
(864) 941-5520
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
1125 Cambridge Avenue
Greenwood, SC 29646
(864) 941-5520
Greenwood, SC 29646
(864) 941-5520
Grades: PK
| 214 students
Leath Women's Correctional Institution (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2809 Airport Road
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 896-1041
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 896-1041
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
725 Marshall Road
Greenwood, SC 29646
(864) 227-6711
Greenwood, SC 29646
(864) 227-6711
Grades: 6-8
| 728 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Greenwood County, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in Greenwood County, SC include Emerald High School, Ninety Six High School and Greenwood High School.
How many public high schools are located in Greenwood County, SC?
5 public high schools are located in Greenwood County, SC.
What is the racial composition of students in Greenwood County, SC?
Greenwood County, SC public high schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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