Public schools in Greenwood, SC
14 open public schools with an address in Greenwood, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
14
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,560
14 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.9:1
South Carolina median 13.6:1
Charter schools
1
3 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Greenwood public schools
The federal directory lists 14 public schools in Greenwood, SC: 8 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high. The 14 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,560 students, an average of 611 per school. The largest campus is Greenwood High (1,724 students), and the largest elementary school is Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary (680).
Greenwood 50 operates the most schools here (12), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 11.9:1, lower than the statewide school median of 13.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school, 3 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Greenwood
Elementary schools in Greenwood
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary Greenwood 50 | PK–05 | 680 | 15.2:1 | |
| Eleanor S. Rice Elementary Greenwood 50 | PK–05 | 535 | 12.9:1 | |
| Greenwood Charter Academy Charter Institute at Erskine · Charter | KG–08 | 432 | 11.4:1 | |
| Lakeview Elementary Greenwood 50 | PK–05 | 426 | 10.8:1 | |
| Mathews Elementary Greenwood 50 | PK–05 | 529 | 11.4:1 | |
| Merrywood Elementary Greenwood 50 | PK–05 | 562 | 12.3:1 | |
| Pinecrest Elementary Greenwood 50 | PK–05 | 379 | 9.5:1 | |
| Woodfields Elementary Greenwood 50 | PK–05 | 521 | 11.5:1 |
Middle schools in Greenwood
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewer Middle Greenwood 50 · Magnet | 06–08 | 600 | 11.5:1 | |
| Northside Middle Greenwood 50 · Magnet | 06–08 | 593 | 12.4:1 | |
| Westview Middle Greenwood 50 · Magnet | 06–08 | 692 | 15.2:1 |
High schools in Greenwood
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald High Greenwood 50 | 09–12 | 887 | 16.6:1 | |
| G. Frank Russell Technology Center Greenwood 80 · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Greenwood High Greenwood 50 | 09–12 | 1,724 | 17.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White35.4%
- Hispanic16.5%
- Black42.3%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial3.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 13 Greenwood schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,560 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Greenwood
How many public schools are in Greenwood, SC?
The current NCES directory lists 14 open public schools with a location address in Greenwood: 8 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 8,560 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Greenwood?
Schools with an address in Greenwood belong to 3 education agencies, led by Greenwood 50 (12 schools), Charter Institute at Erskine (1 school), Greenwood 80 (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Greenwood?
Greenwood High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Greenwood, with 1,724 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Greenwood?
Yes. 1 of the 14 public schools in Greenwood are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Greenwood Charter Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Greenwood schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Greenwood public schools is 11.9:1, lower than the South Carolina school median of 13.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Greenwood guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All South Carolina cities