Emerald High vs Mathews Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.6 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
Mathews Elementary
Greenwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
529 students
| Measure | Emerald High Greenwood, South Carolina | Mathews Elementary Greenwood, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #179 of 228 | #551 of 688 |
| National rank | #9804 of 16,910 | #37229 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 887 | 529 |
| Enrollment | 887 | 529 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| city | Greenwood | Greenwood |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emerald High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.5 vs 32.0).
- •Emerald High does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Emerald High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Mathews Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 16.7).
- •Emerald High is the larger school with 887 students compared with 529.
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 Mathews Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Emerald High ranks higher (44.5 vs 32.0 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 Mathews Elementary?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Greenwood and Greenwood in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerald High: 887. Mathews Elementary: 529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerald High and Mathews Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Emerald High is 179th of 228 and Mathews Elementary is 551st of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).