Greenwood 50 School District

1855 Calhoun Road
Greenwood, SC 29649
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Greenwood 50 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 8,520 students in Greenwood 50 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Greenwood 50 School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
13 Schools
1,275 Schools
# Students
8,520 Students
793,942 Students
# Teachers
627 Teachers
55,972 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Greenwood 50 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 74 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has decreased from 82% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (SC)
#38 out of 74 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
37%
43%
45%
52%
42%
50%
81%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.67
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
16%
14%
% Black
42%
31%
% White
37%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,559 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,220. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,293 is less than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (SC)
Total Revenue
$124 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$113 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,559
$15,220
Spending / Student
$13,293
$14,817

Best Greenwood 50 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hodges Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4717 Main Street
Hodges, SC 29653
(864) 374-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Greenwood High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1816 Cokesbury Road
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,751 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Emerald High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
150 Bypass 225
Greenwood, SC 29646
(864) 941-5730
Gr: 9-12 | 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Merrywood Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
329 Deadfall Road West
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Mathews Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
725 Marshall Road
Greenwood, SC 29646
(864) 941-5680
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #66.
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1608 Florida Avenue
Greenwood, SC 29646
(864) 941-5535
Gr: PK-5 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
660 Center Street
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5760
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Woodfields Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1032 Emerald Road
Greenwood, SC 29646
(864) 941-5540
Gr: PK-5 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #99.
Westview Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1410 West Alexander Road
Greenwood, SC 29646
(864) 229-4301
Gr: 6-8 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1010.
Pinecrest Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
220 East Northside Drive
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5580
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1111.
Eleanor S. Rice Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1802 East Durst Avenue
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5660
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1212.
Brewer Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Emerald Road
Greenwood, SC 29646
(864) 941-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1313.
Northside Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
431 Deadfall Road West
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5780
Gr: 6-8 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Greenwood 50 School District?
Greenwood 50 School District manages 13 public schools serving 8,520 students.
What is the rank of Greenwood 50hool District?
Greenwood 50hool District is ranked #37 out of 74 school districts in South Carolina (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Carolina school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Greenwood 50hool District?
42% of Greenwood 50hool District students are Black, 37% of students are White, 16% 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 Greenwood 50hool District?
Greenwood 50hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What is Greenwood 50hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,293 is less than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 13 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 8,520 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : 81% (Btm 50% in SC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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