Enrollment
887
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450234000593
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 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 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 12
- public schools in Greenwood · Resource Index
- 41
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Emerald High compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Emerald High
Emerald High is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Greenwood, South Carolina, enrolling 887 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 887 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 191 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #37.
Its student body is led by African American (41%) and White (38%) (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 222 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 361 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 887 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Greenwood's high schools, it stands alongside Greenwood High (1,724 students): Emerald High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.6:1 vs 19.4:1).
Greenwood 50 also operates Greenwood High (1,724 students) and Westview Middle (692 students) alongside Emerald High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Emerald High compares
Emerald High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,166
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greenwood 50, which includes Emerald High.
$13,166
Per student
-10%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.8%
State 49.6%
Federal 21.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~887 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Emerald High a good school?
Emerald High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of South Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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