Greenwood High vs Merrywood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greenwood High
Greenwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,724 students
Merrywood Elementary
Greenwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
562 students
| Measure | Greenwood High Greenwood, South Carolina | Merrywood Elementary Greenwood, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #198 of 228 | #388 of 688 |
| National rank | #11990 of 16,910 | #26375 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,724 | 562 |
| Enrollment | 1,724 | 562 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 47% |
| city | Greenwood | Greenwood |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merrywood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.2 vs 35.9).
- •Merrywood Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 33%).
- •Greenwood High does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 40%).
- •Merrywood Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 18.0).
- •Greenwood High is the larger school with 1,724 students compared with 562.
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 Greenwood High better than Merrywood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Merrywood Elementary ranks higher (48.2 vs 35.9 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 Greenwood High and Merrywood Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Greenwood and Greenwood in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Greenwood High: 1,724. Merrywood Elementary: 562. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Greenwood High and Merrywood Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Greenwood High is 198th of 228 and Merrywood Elementary is 388th of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).