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Emerald High School
- B-Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- Greenwood, SC
- 153 reviews
- AcademicsC+
- DiversityA
- TeachersB+
- College PrepB-
- Clubs & ActivitiesC+
- Health & SafetyC
- AdministrationB+
- SportsB+
- FoodB-
- Resources & FacilitiesC+
Emerald High School Rankings
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Academics
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- Cost of LivingB+
- Good for FamiliesB-
- HousingB-
Median Household Income
$39,196
National
$55,322Median Rent
$664
National
$949Median Home Value
$116,300
National
$184,700Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
C
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 54%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.13 responses
Poll
- 62%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.13 responses
Students
Diversity
A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
904
Free or Reduced Lunch
58%
- 64%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.14 responses
- 64%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.14 responses
- 79%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.14 responses
Teachers
- 78%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.18 responses
- 72%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.18 responses
- 67%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.18 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
C+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High
Expenses Per Student
$10,065/ year
National
$12,239- 65%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.20 responses
- 40%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.20 responses
- 30%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.20 responses
Emerald High School Reviews
153 reviews
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It was a good high school despite there it being hardly funded, unclean, and lack of care from both students and teachers. One thing that can be improved is having an exterminator coming through WEEKLY to ensure that there are no bugs or mice trolling the hallways. Making sure the guidance counselors actually care for their students and giving them the best advice possible. Upgrading on textbooks is absolutely necessary. Teaching course on politics and crrent climate of America is also necessary!
Emerald is a very diverse high school containing students from various walks of life. It’s a great experience for students who’ve never seen a variety of different types of faces however, there are also some downsides to the school experience. The bathrooms of the school are not sanitary at all, and many of the teachers do not care to apply themselves to their craft, and assist students accordingly. The majority of the teachers that I have dealt with come to school everyday with a negative attitude which is indeed contagious to the other children. It’s as if there is no difference in maturity between teachers and students.Many of the teachers value cramming in as much information as possible as opposed to taking time to make sure students have a decent understanding of each subject. If I were in a position to change the environment of my school, I’d definitely work to train/hire teachers who value the well-being of students.
Emerald is a very friendly environment. The teachers at Emerald are willing to go out of their way to help students succeed. The students at Emerald look out for each other. This is shown through, "See something, Say something." This is a program that allows students to express something they saw that impacted someone or something in a negative way. The faculty and staff at Emerald push the students to challenge themselves and push themselves out of their comfort zone. The faculty and staff are very supportive through anything a student may be going through whether it is school-related or not. Emerald is a great school for not only academics and educational purposes but also for building friendships that will last a lifetime.