- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Greenwood, SC
Greenwood High
Federal NCES profile for Greenwood High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450234000596
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greenwood High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina.
- #6 of 12
- public schools in Greenwood · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Greenwood High has class sizes larger than 95% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greenwood High ranks #6 of 12 public schools in Greenwood, SC.
School address
District: Greenwood 50 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450234000596 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Greenwood High held near 1,751 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 89.3 → 94.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 450234000596 · Greenwood, SC High · MID · TRAD
1,724 enr · 19.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Emerald High (887 students)
Greenwood High held near 1,751 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 89.3 → 94.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Greenwood High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Greenwood High
1,724 students
- Emerald High
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 Greenwood High reports 1,724 students on the CCD universe file.
How Greenwood High compares
Greenwood High held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 36% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,724 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,724
Bigger than 97% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 95% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.3%
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
402
in-school suspensions + 308 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 99 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 39.7%
White 35.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 39.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Greenwood High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
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 Greenwood High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westview Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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 Greenwood 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 (~1,724 students)
Frequently asked questions about Greenwood High
How many students attend Greenwood High?
Greenwood High has 1,724 students enrolled. It is a high school in Greenwood, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,730 (2022-23) → 1,751 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenwood High?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenwood High is 19.4:1, which is 36% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Greenwood High?
100.0% of students at Greenwood High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greenwood High?
The largest demographic group at Greenwood High is African American at 39.7% of enrollment, in Greenwood, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greenwood High?
Greenwood High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Greenwood High rank among public schools in Greenwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Greenwood High ranks #6 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 Greenwood High, Greenwood 50 also operates Emerald High (887 students), Westview Middle (692 students), and Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary (680 students). See the Greenwood 50 district page for the complete list.