Greenwood School District 51, South Carolina

Greenwood School District 51 is a unified school district in Laurens County, Greenwood County, and Abbeville County, South Carolina, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 7,246 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 85 sq mi (220 km²) of land.

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Greenwood School District 51 in South Carolina
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
7,246 ± 1,143
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Laurens County53% of the district’s landGreenwood County37% of the district’s landAbbeville County9% of the district’s land
Land area
85 sq mi (220 km²)
Median household income
$47,957 ± $10,401
Median home value
$105,200 ± $18,147
Water area
1.51 sq mi (3.91 km²)
State
South Carolina
Census code (GEOID)
4502370
Coordinates (central point)
34.396300, -82.226687

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Greenwood School District 51, largest first

  1. Ware Shoals (town)2,074 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Laurens School District 5512 mi northeast
  2. Abbeville County School District17 mi southwest
  3. Greenwood School District 5018 mi south

These share a boundary with Greenwood School District 51. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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