Greenwood 50, SC - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Greenwood 50

Greenwood 50 serves students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade in a district that covers parts of Greenwood County and reaches into adjacent areas. The district operates a range of elementary, middle, and high schools that together enroll a substantial student body. With about a dozen schools including multiple elementary campuses, three middle schools, and two high schools, the district offers a full public school pathway from early childhood through graduation.

The student body is diverse. White students and Black students each make up a large share of enrollment, with Hispanic students comprising a meaningful presence as well. Smaller numbers of students identify as Asian, American Indian or Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, or two or more races. The district’s enrollment reflects a broad mix of backgrounds, which shapes the peer environment across its schools. Data on the share of students from low-income households, students with disabilities, and English learners was not available, so a parent may want to ask the district directly about how those populations are served and what supports are in place.

On state assessments, Greenwood 50 shows a mixed academic picture. In English language arts, proficiency rates are strongest in the earlier grades, where the majority of tested students meet the state’s bar. By sixth grade, the share drops to about half or just above, and by eighth grade it falls to below half. In math, the pattern is more pronounced. The early elementary grades have proficiency rates that are solid, but a steady decline sets in starting around fourth grade, and by sixth grade fewer than half of students are proficient. Seventh and eighth grade math proficiency rates are markedly lower. Science results, which were available for fourth and sixth grades, show about half of students meeting proficiency in fourth grade and a lower share in sixth. Social studies data was from an earlier year and showed proficiency around the three-fifths mark for the tested grades. Because the state changed some assessment scoring during this period, direct comparisons across years are not straightforward, but across tested subjects and grades, the district’s overall proficiency index sits above the midpoint among Greenwood County’s districts, a modest positive within its local context.

Chronic absenteeism is a significant concern. The district’s rate of chronic absenteeism falls in the bottom quartile among its county peers, meaning a higher share of students miss substantial amounts of school. This is a soft spot that warrants attention from families, as regular attendance is closely tied to academic outcomes. The district’s per-pupil current spending falls in the upper half of the middle range among county districts, indicating that funding is around the typical level for the area.

The housing market in the areas served by Greenwood 50 is fairly accessible compared to national benchmarks. Home values are meaningfully below the national median, though they vary across the district’s zip codes. Rents are also below typical national levels, making the area more affordable for families. The weighted home value across the district has experienced a slight year-over-year decline, while rental prices were relatively stable in the zips where data was available.

Publicly reported information about recent district developments, such as bond referendums, curriculum changes, or property tax millage adjustments, was not found in the available search. A parent researching the district may want to check the district’s own website or attend school board meetings for updates on facility plans, program additions, and budget matters.

Greenwood 50 provides a standard public school experience in an affordable part of South Carolina, with a diverse student population and early elementary reading results that are a strength. The downward trend in math achievement through the middle grades and the high chronic absenteeism rate are issues a family may want to investigate further with individual schools. The district fits a family looking for a reasonably priced community where their child would attend a typical public school system with a range of schools across the grade span.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

8,520

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 16%

Black 42%

White 37%

Asian 1%

Two+ 4%

Am. Indian / AK Native 1%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

68%

86%

Gr 4

71%

79%

Gr 5

69%

87%

Gr 6

51%

82%

Gr 7

44%

69%

Gr 8

39%

70%

Math

Gr 3

63%

85%

Gr 4

61%

78%

Gr 5

56%

80%

Gr 6

38%

69%

Gr 7

22%

54%

Gr 8

14%

48%

Science

Gr 4

50%

72%

Gr 6

37%

70%

Schools in this District

13 schools are officially reported under this district.

Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary

Woodfields Elementary

Eleanor S. Rice Elementary

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

67%

Grade 3

64%

Grade 4

62%

Grade 5

45%

Grade 6

30%

Grade 7

23%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

72%

Grade 3

73%

Grade 4

73%

Grade 5

59%

Grade 6

50%

Grade 7

47%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

55%

Grade 4

45%

Grade 6

Social Studies

2 grades reported

60%

Grade 5

59%

Grade 7

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$148,105

Year-over-year change-4.1%

Range across 7 ZIP codes$105K to $230K

vs. state typical0.49x

vs. national typical0.40x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (7 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
29646	Greenwood	$145K	-4.7%	27.9%
29819	Bradley	$105K	-7.1%	21.3%
29653	Hodges	$137K	-8.4%	15.4%
29649	Greenwood	$230K	+0.1%	14.7%
29848	Troy	$128K	-2.2%	10.9%
29666	Ninety Six	$168K	+3.4%	8.1%
29138	Saluda	$169K	-1.8%	1.8%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,075/mo

Range across 2 ZIP codes$956 to $1,301/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
29646	Greenwood	$956	—	27.9%
29649	Greenwood	$1,301	—	14.7%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$747/mo

Home price / national median income1.8x

Annual rent / national median income15.4%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$328/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$305,174 (+0.4% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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