Top Rankings
Greenwood 52 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,500 students in Greenwood 52 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Greenwood 52 School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,272 Schools
# Students
1,500 Students
781,955 Students
# Teachers
102 Teachers
54,128 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Greenwood 52 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 78 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#7 out of 83 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
48%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.65
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,287 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
13,272 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
44 Students
94,051 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
12%
# Black Students
316 Students
250,296 Students
% Black Students
21%
32%
# White Students
1,057 Students
377,904 Students
% White Students
70%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
999 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
69 Students
42,271 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
63
24,990
# Students in K Grade:
103
54,621
# Students in 1st Grade:
94
56,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
88
56,023
# Students in 3rd Grade:
111
56,357
# Students in 4th Grade:
113
56,954
# Students in 5th Grade:
116
57,774
# Students in 6th Grade:
109
58,706
# Students in 7th Grade:
109
61,630
# Students in 8th Grade:
129
62,654
# Students in 9th Grade:
143
72,536
# Students in 10th Grade:
115
60,397
# Students in 11th Grade:
119
52,961
# Students in 12th Grade:
88
50,278
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,220 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,453. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,583 is less than the state median of $15,044. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,220
$15,453
Spending / Student
$12,583
$15,044
Best Greenwood 52 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ninety Six Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
810 Johnston Road
Ninety Six, SC 29666
(864) 543-4995
Ninety Six, SC 29666
(864) 543-4995
Grades: 3-5
| 340 students
Rank: #22.
Ninety Six High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
640 South Cambridge Street
Ninety Six, SC 29666
(864) 543-2911
Ninety Six, SC 29666
(864) 543-2911
Grades: 9-12
| 465 students
Rank: #33.
Edgewood Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
644 South Cambridge Street
Ninety Six, SC 29666
(864) 543-3511
Ninety Six, SC 29666
(864) 543-3511
Grades: 6-8
| 347 students
Rank: n/an/a
121 South Cambridge Street
Ninety Six, SC 29666
(864) 543-3112
Ninety Six, SC 29666
(864) 543-3112
Grades: PK-2
| 348 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Greenwood 52 School District?
Greenwood 52 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,500 students.
What is the rank of Greenwood 52 School District?
Greenwood 52 School District is ranked #8 out of 78 school districts in South Carolina (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Carolina school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Greenwood 52 School District?
70% of Greenwood 52 School District students are White, 21% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Greenwood 52 School District?
Greenwood 52 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Greenwood 52 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,583 is less than the state median of $15,044. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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