Summary:
Greenwood 52 is home to a single high school, Ninety Six High School, which serves grades 9-12 with 423 students in a rural South Carolina setting. The district itself is highly rated, ranking #8 out of 75 districts in the state with a 5-star rating, placing it in the top 11% statewide.
For parents, Ninety Six High School offers a strong, above-average education with several standout strengths. The school's chronic absenteeism rate is just 7.5%, dramatically lower than the state average of 22.3%, and its dropout rate of 0.9% is less than half the state's 2.1%. Academically, the school excels in mathematics, with an Algebra 1 proficiency rate of 84.86% in 2024-2025—nearly 11 points above the state average. English 2 proficiency has remained consistently strong, exceeding 85% in both recent years. The school also showed remarkable improvement in English 1, jumping from 55.88% to 67.25% proficiency in a single year, moving from below to above the state average. With a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio and per-student spending of $13,763, the school provides a relatively personalized learning environment.
However, there are some nuances to consider. While the school outperforms state averages on most metrics, its state ranking has slipped slightly over three years, from the 70th percentile (4 stars) in 2023-2024 to the 67th percentile (3 stars) in 2025-2026. This suggests other schools may be improving faster, even as Ninety Six High School maintains solid performance. The graduation rate of 87.9% is just above the state average of 86.7%. Notably, the school's Algebra 1 score (84.86%) is lower than the district's overall figure (91.07%), indicating that middle schools in the district may be even stronger in math preparation. Overall, this is a dependable, well-rounded school with exceptional attendance and dropout metrics, making it a solid choice for families seeking a supportive, small-school environment.
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