For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,320 students in Greenwood County, SC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Greenwood County, SC are Ninety Six High School, Greenwood High School and Ware Shoals High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greenwood County, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in Greenwood County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Greenwood County, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ninety Six High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Greenwood County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ninety Six High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
640 South Cambridge Street
Ninety Six, SC 29666
(864) 543-2911
Ninety Six, SC 29666
(864) 543-2911
Gr: 9-12 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Greenwood High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1816 Cokesbury Road
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5600
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,724 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Ware Shoals High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
56 South Greenwood Avenue
Ware Shoals, SC 29692
(864) 456-7923
Ware Shoals, SC 29692
(864) 456-7923
Gr: 9-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Emerald High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Bypass 225
Greenwood, SC 29646
(864) 941-5730
Greenwood, SC 29646
(864) 941-5730
Gr: 9-12 | 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
G. Frank Russell Technology Center
Vocational School
601 East Northside Drive
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5750
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 941-5750
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Greenwood County, SC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Greenwood County, SC include Ninety Six High School, Greenwood High School and Ware Shoals High School.
How many public high schools are located in Greenwood County?
5 public high schools are located in Greenwood County.
What is the racial composition of students in Greenwood County?
Greenwood County public high schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Greenwood County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Greenwood County include: Greenwood High School vs. Emerald High School, Emerald High School vs. Greenwood High School, Ware Shoals High School vs. Ninety Six High School
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