For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,909 students in 29646, SC (there are 1 private school, serving 13 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 29646, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 29646, SC are Emerald High School, Mathews Elementary School and Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29646 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29646, SC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29646, SC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Mathews Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
725 Marshall Road
Greenwood, SC 29646
(864) 941-5680
Greenwood, SC 29646
(864) 941-5680
Gr: PK-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1608 Florida Avenue
Greenwood, SC 29646
(864) 941-5535
Greenwood, SC 29646
(864) 941-5535
Gr: PK-5 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Woodfields Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1032 Emerald Road
Greenwood, SC 29646
(864) 941-5540
Greenwood, SC 29646
(864) 941-5540
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Westview Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1410 West Alexander Road
Greenwood, SC 29646
(864) 229-4301
Greenwood, SC 29646
(864) 229-4301
Gr: 6-8 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Brewer Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Emerald Road
Greenwood, SC 29646
(864) 941-5500
Greenwood, SC 29646
(864) 941-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 29646, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in 29646, SC include Emerald High School, Mathews Elementary School and Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29646?
6 public schools are located in 29646.
What percentage of students in 29646 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 29646 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29646?
29646 public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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