Summary:
Greenwood High is a public high school in Greenwood, South Carolina, serving 1,730 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Greenwood 50 school district, which is ranked 22 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.
Greenwood High has a relatively diverse student population, with 38.21% White, 37.46% African American, and 18.9% Hispanic students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by End-of-Course (EOCEP) exam proficiency rates, is generally lower than the state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Greenwood High's proficiency rates were 56.37% in Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2, 50.95% in English 1, and 44.04% in U.S. History and the Constitution, compared to the state averages of 72.5%, 62.89%, and 58.77%, respectively. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with White students performing relatively better than African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students.
When compared to nearby schools, such as Dixie High, which consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, Greenwood High generally performs worse academically. The school's statewide ranking has also been declining over the years, from 113 out of 210 high schools in 2013-2014 to 176 out of 235 high schools in 2023-2024. Additionally, Greenwood High has had a 100% free/reduced lunch rate for the past three school years, indicating a high concentration of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.
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Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
Greenwood 50
SchoolDigger Rank:
176th of 235 South Carolina High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,277
Feeder schools for Greenwood High:
Student/teacher ratio: 19.3
Number of students: 1,730
Racial breakdown:
White:
38.2%
African American:
37.5%
Hispanic:
18.9%
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Two or more races:
3.2%
Asian:
1.5%
American Indian:
0.5%
Pacific Islander:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%
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