Greenwood High School vs. Emerald High School
Should I attend Greenwood High School or Emerald High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Greenwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Emerald High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,634 students in grades 9-12, Greenwood High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than 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).
Serving 863 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 40-44% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,634 students
863 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
53 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#385 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#234 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
80-84%
Graduation Rate
87%
77%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
545
298
Grade 10 Students
409
160
Grade 11 Students
373
199
Grade 12 Students
307
206
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
18%
13%
% Black
37%
38%
% White
40%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%