How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Emerald High | Merrywood Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Greenwood, SC | Greenwood, SC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 887 | 562 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.2:1 | 12.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Emerald High | Merrywood Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,020 | $14,020 |
| District | Greenwood 50 | Greenwood 50 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Emerald High | Merrywood Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37.8% | 47.2% |
| African American | 41.4% | 32.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.6% | 14.6% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 3.5% | 3.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Emerald High | Merrywood Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 3 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 221.8:1 | 562:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 30.1% | 23.7% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 211 | 13 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.