Greenwood 51

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Ware Shoals, South Carolina - 3 schools

An equity score of 70/100 ranks Greenwood 51 #13 of 74 districts in South Carolina (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $14,804 per pupil, Greenwood 51 ranks #32 of 75 South Carolina districts by per-pupil spending (South Carolina districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

893
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$14,804
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Greenwood 51 operates 3 public schools serving 893 students, placing it among the smallest districts in South Carolina. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 high, 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Greenwood County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,804 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 75 South Carolina districts by per-pupil spending. See how South Carolina compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 25.9% local, 54.6% state, and 19.5% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 70/100, ranked #13 of 74 in South Carolina against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 296:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 26.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 69.6% White, 15.7% African American, 7.1% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Ware Shoals High, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.

Its largest campus is Ware Shoals Primary, enrolling 385 students (43% of the district's total enrollment).

Ware Shoals Primary accounts for 43.1% of all Greenwood 51 student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Greenwood 51-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Greenwood 51 reports 90.2% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share is above 87.5%, so economic need is widespread across the measured student population. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Greenwood 51 student-counselor ratio is 296:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Greenwood 51 is typically wider than the Greenwood 51-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Greenwood 51 chronic absenteeism rate is 26.1% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Greenwood 51 is typically wider than the Greenwood 51-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

19.5%
Federal
54.6%
State
25.9%
Local

Funding Equity

70
Equity Score
13 / 74
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Greenwood 51.

White 69.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
African American 15.7%
Multiracial 7.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 47.9/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Greenwood 51's schools, below the South Carolina average of 52.7.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Ware Shoals High 50.0
  2. 2 Ware Shoals Elementary Middle 48.0
  3. 3 Ware Shoals Primary 45.7

Programs & Resources

296:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
26.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Greenwood 51

School Enrollment
Ware Shoals Primary
385
Ware Shoals High
265
Ware Shoals Elementary Middle
238

How Greenwood 51 Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The South Carolina districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Allendale 01 Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Florence 02 Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Barnwell 48 Larger Higher spending No revenue-mix data
Mccormick 01 Smaller Higher spending More locally funded
Florence 05 Larger Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Greenwood 51's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Greenwood 51?

Greenwood 51 has 3 schools, including 1 combined, 1 high, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 893 students.

How much does Greenwood 51 spend per student?

Greenwood 51 spends $14,804 per student. The district has an equity score of 70/100, ranking #13 in South Carolina.

What is the demographic composition of Greenwood 51?

Greenwood 51 students are 69.6% White, 15.7% African American, 7.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Greenwood 51?

Greenwood 51 has an equity score of 70/100, ranking #13 out of 74 districts in South Carolina.