For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,274 students in Greenwood County, SC.
The top ranked public high schools in Greenwood County, SC are Ninety Six High School, Greenwood High School and Emerald High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greenwood County, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in Greenwood County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Carolina public high schools.
Greenwood County, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is equal to the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ninety Six High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 51% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Greenwood County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ninety Six High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
640 South Cambridge Street
Ninety Six, SC 29666
(864) 543-2911
Ninety Six, SC 29666
(864) 543-2911
Grades: 9-12
| 474 students
Rank: #22.
Greenwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1816 Cokesbury Road
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5600
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,730 students
Rank: #33.
Emerald High School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Bypass 225
Greenwood, SC 29646
(864) 941-5730
Greenwood, SC 29646
(864) 941-5730
Grades: 9-12
| 812 students
Rank: #44.
Ware Shoals High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
56 South Greenwood Avenue
Ware Shoals, SC 29692
(864) 456-7923
Ware Shoals, SC 29692
(864) 456-7923
Grades: 9-12
| 258 students
Rank: n/an/a
G. Frank Russell Technology Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
601 East Northside Drive
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5750
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5750
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Greenwood County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1125 E Cambridge Avenue
Greenwood, SC 29646
(864) 941-5520
Greenwood, SC 29646
(864) 941-5520
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
1125 Cambridge Avenue
Greenwood, SC 29646
(864) 941-5520
Greenwood, SC 29646
(864) 941-5520
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
1125 Cambridge Avenue
Greenwood, SC 29646
(864) 941-5520
Greenwood, SC 29646
(864) 941-5520
Grades: PK
| 214 students
Leath Women's Correctional Institution (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2809 Airport Road
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 896-1041
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 896-1041
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
725 Marshall Road
Greenwood, SC 29646
(864) 227-6711
Greenwood, SC 29646
(864) 227-6711
Grades: 6-8
| 728 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Greenwood County, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in Greenwood County, SC include Ninety Six High School, Greenwood High School and Emerald High School.
How many public high schools are located in Greenwood County?
5 public high schools are located in Greenwood County.
What is the racial composition of students in Greenwood County?
Greenwood County public high schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high schools average of 51% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Greenwood County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Greenwood County include: Greenwood High School vs. Emerald High School, Emerald High School vs. Greenwood High School, Ware Shoals High School vs. Ninety Six High School
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