Greenwood 51

Ware Shoals, South Carolina — 3 schools

893
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$14,091
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Greenwood 51 operates 3 public schools serving 893 students, placing it among the smaller districts in South Carolina. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 888 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Greenwood County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,091 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 25.9% local, 54.6% state, and 19.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $61,320 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 59/100, ranked #26 of 73 in South Carolina against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 296:1 student-counselor ratio, 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.

Ware Shoals Primary accounts for 43.4% of all Greenwood 51 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Greenwood 51-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Greenwood 51 has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 89.0% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

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 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 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

19.5%
Federal
54.6%
State
25.9%
Local

Funding Equity

59
Equity Score
26 / 73
State Rank
51
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Greenwood County county, where this district is located.

$703
Studio/mo
$757
1 BR/mo
$934
2 BR/mo
$1,135
3 BR/mo
$1,275
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$61,320
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

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.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Greenwood 51?

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

How much does Greenwood 51 spend per student?

Greenwood 51 spends $14,091 per student. The district has an equity score of 59/100, ranking #26 in South Carolina.

What is the average teacher salary in Greenwood 51?

The average teacher salary in Greenwood 51 is $61,320 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Greenwood 51?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Greenwood County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

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 59/100, ranking #26 out of 73 districts in South Carolina. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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