- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Greenwood, SC
Emerald High
Federal NCES profile for Emerald High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450234000593
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emerald High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 12
- public schools in Greenwood · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Emerald High has class sizes larger than 71% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emerald High ranks #1 of 12 public schools in Greenwood, SC.
School address
District: Greenwood 50 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450234000593 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+66 students YoY
Emerald High grew from 812 students in 2022-23 to 878 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 57.1 → 58.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+66 students YoY 450234000593 · Greenwood, SC High · MID · TRAD
887 enr · 15.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Greenwood High (1,724 students)
Emerald High grew from 812 students in 2022-23 to 878 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE added 57.1 → 58.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Emerald High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greenwood High
Greenwood High
1,724 students
- This school
Emerald High
887 students
- Westview Middl
Westview Middle
692 students
- Dr. Benjamin E 680
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary
680 students
- Brewer Middle 600
Brewer Middle
600 students
- Northside Midd 593
Northside Middle
593 students
What this shows Emerald High reports 887 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emerald High compares
Emerald High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 887 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
887
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,530
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 222 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
211
in-school suspensions + 150 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 41.4%
White 37.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 41.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Emerald High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greenwood 50 reports $13,530 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Emerald High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westview Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brewer Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northside Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emerald High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Greenwood
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~887 students)
Frequently asked questions about Emerald High
How many students attend Emerald High?
Emerald High has 887 students enrolled. It is a high school in Greenwood, SC. CCD year-over-year: 812 (2022-23) → 878 (2023-24), up 66.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerald High?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerald High is 15.6:1, which is 9% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Emerald High?
100.0% of students at Emerald High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emerald High?
The largest demographic group at Emerald High is African American at 41.4% of enrollment, in Greenwood, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emerald High?
Emerald High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Emerald High rank among public schools in Greenwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Emerald High ranks #1 of 12 public schools in Greenwood, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Greenwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Greenwood 50?
Besides Emerald High, Greenwood 50 also operates Greenwood High (1,724 students), Westview Middle (692 students), and Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary (680 students). See the Greenwood 50 district page for the complete list.