Greenwood 51

Greenwood 51 is an active, traditional public school district headquartered at 56 South Greenwood Avenue in Ware Shoals, South Carolina. Situated in a distant rural setting within the broader Greenwood metropolitan area, this non-charter district operates independently outside of a supervisory union to serve the local community. Across its three operational schools, Greenwood 51 provides a continuous educational continuum, welcoming students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade and offering an accessible, unified academic journey from early childhood through high school graduation.

During the 2024–2025 school year, the district serves a total enrollment of 888 students, consisting of 476 male and 412 female learners. The student body reflects the region's diverse community, comprising 621 White, 138 Black, 63 multiracial, 61 Hispanic, and 5 Asian students. To foster academic development and student well-being, Greenwood 51 relies on a substantial workforce of approximately 309 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This team includes 135 certified teachers, 22 instructional aides, and more than 152 support staff personnel, ensuring a low student-to-staff ratio and strong classroom support. Families, community members, and researchers can learn more by visiting the district online at gwd51.org or contacting their main administrative office at (864) 456-7496.