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 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 8,610 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 35% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), 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 52% (majority Black).
Greenwood 50 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 76 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 84% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.66
# American Indian Students
65 Students
2,193 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
85 Students
13,762 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,309 Students
100,535 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
13%
# Black Students
3,659 Students
249,652 Students
% Black Students
43%
31%
# White Students
3,181 Students
377,241 Students
% White Students
37%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
35 Students
958 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
276 Students
45,455 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
352
26,663
# Students in K Grade:
600
54,320
# Students in 1st Grade:
605
57,885
# Students in 2nd Grade:
630
56,662
# Students in 3rd Grade:
650
57,133
# Students in 4th Grade:
604
57,214
# Students in 5th Grade:
638
58,187
# Students in 6th Grade:
642
58,830
# Students in 7th Grade:
642
59,976
# Students in 8th Grade:
705
62,318
# Students in 9th Grade:
823
72,477
# Students in 10th Grade:
682
64,173
# Students in 11th Grade:
540
53,571
# Students in 12th Grade:
497
50,551
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,407 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,297. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,154 is less than the state median of $14,891. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Greenwood 50 School District?
Greenwood 50 School District manages 13 public schools serving 8,610 students.
What is the rank of Greenwood 50hool District?
Greenwood 50hool District is ranked #38 out of 76 school districts in South Carolina (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
43% of Greenwood 50hool District students are Black, 37% 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 Greenwood 50hool District?
Greenwood 50hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Greenwood 50hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,154 is less than the state median of $14,891. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 13 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 8,610 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 63%
Graduation Rate
: 82% (Btm 50% in SC)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 42% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
