Emerald High vs Georgetown High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Carolina, United States, 281 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerald High
Greenwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
887 students
Georgetown High
Georgetown · Public high · Grades 9–12
918 students
| Measure | Emerald High Greenwood, South Carolina | Georgetown High Georgetown, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #179 of 228 | #109 of 228 |
| National rank | #9804 of 16,910 | #4453 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 887 | 918 |
| Enrollment | 887 | 918 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 48% |
| city | Greenwood | Georgetown |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Georgetown High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.3 vs 44.5).
- •Georgetown High does better on math proficiency (48% vs 32%).
- •Georgetown High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Georgetown High does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.7).
- •Georgetown High is the larger school with 918 students compared with 887.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Emerald High better than Georgetown High?
On the Success Index (US), Georgetown High ranks higher (65.3 vs 44.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Emerald High and Georgetown High?
About 281 km in a straight line, between Greenwood and Georgetown in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerald High: 887. Georgetown High: 918. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerald High and Georgetown High rank in South Carolina?
Emerald High is 179th of 228 and Georgetown High is 109th of 228 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).