Greenwood High School

1816 Cokesbury Road
Greenwood, SC 29649
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 1,730 students in grades 9-12, Greenwood High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% 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: 1,730 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : 84% (Btm 50% in SC)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 78% (Top 20%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Greenwood High School's student population of 1,730 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,730 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
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School Rankings

Greenwood High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greenwood High School is 0.69, which is more than 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)
#207 out of 1154 schools
(Top 20%)
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55%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Greenwood 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.
78%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Greenwood 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.
61%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Greenwood 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
19:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
19%
13%
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Black
37%
31%
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White
38%
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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0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Greenwood High School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
84%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Greenwood 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%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Greenwood 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 Greenwood High School's ranking?
Greenwood High School is ranked #207 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Greenwood High School often compared to?
Greenwood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Emerald High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Greenwood High School?
The graduation rate of Greenwood High School is 84%, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Greenwood High School?
1,730 students attend Greenwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Greenwood High School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greenwood High School?
Greenwood High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Greenwood High School offer ?
Greenwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Greenwood High School part of?
Greenwood 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: 1,730 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : 84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 78% (Top 20%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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