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Greenwood 50

South Carolina · Public School District
13
Schools
8,610
Students
$14,020
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
100.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
84.7%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Greenwood 50 is a public school district in South Carolina serving 8,610 students across 13 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 84.7% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,020 is near the national average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 33/100.

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All Schools (13)
Elementary Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays ElementaryKG–05572
Eleanor S. Rice ElementaryPK–05448
Hodges ElementaryKG–05353
Lakeview ElementaryPK–05475
Mathews ElementaryPK–05542
Merrywood ElementaryPK–05515
Pinecrest ElementaryPK–05416
Woodfields ElementaryPK–05758
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Brewer Middle06–08617
Northside Middle06–08698
Westview Middle06–08674
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Emerald High09–12812
Greenwood High09–121,730
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,020Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
50%
29%
State
49.6%
Local (property tax)
28.8%
Federal
21.6%

Funding is shared between state (50%) and local sources (29%), with notable federal support (22%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
13
Schools
8,610
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate84.7%
Opportunity Score33/100
StateSouth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 33/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
22% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Greenwood 50?
Greenwood 50 has 13 public schools, serving a total of 8,610 students.
What is the graduation rate for Greenwood 50?
The graduation rate is 84.7%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Greenwood 50 spend per student?
Greenwood 50 spends $14,020 per pupil — 2% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Greenwood 50?
100% of students in Greenwood 50 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Greenwood 50?
No, Greenwood 50 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Greenwood 50 serve?
Greenwood 50 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Greenwood 50?
The median opportunity score across schools in Greenwood 50 is 33/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.