Emerald High School

150 Bypass 225
Greenwood, SC 29646
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 812 students in grades 9-12, Emerald High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 812 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : 81% (Btm 50% in SC)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Emerald High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

Emerald High School's student population of 812 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
812 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
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School Rankings

Emerald High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emerald High School is 0.66, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#274 out of 1154 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Emerald High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Emerald High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Emerald High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Emerald High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
15%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Emerald High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
40%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Emerald High School and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
40%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Emerald High School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
81%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Emerald High School and public school graduation rate of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Emerald High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Emerald High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Emerald High School's ranking?
Emerald High School is ranked #274 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Emerald High School often compared to?
Emerald High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenwood High School, Ninety Six High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Emerald High School?
The graduation rate of Emerald High School is 81%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Emerald High School?
812 students attend Emerald High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Emerald High School students are Black, 40% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emerald High School?
Emerald High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Emerald High School offer ?
Emerald High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Emerald High School part of?
Emerald High School is part of Greenwood 50 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 812 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : 81% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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