For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,794 students in Bamberg County, SC (there are 1 private school, serving 211 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Bamberg County, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Bamberg County, SC are Bamberg-ehrhardt High School, Denmark Olar High School and Richard Carroll Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bamberg County, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Bamberg County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Bamberg County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bamberg-ehrhardt High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
267 Red Raider Drive
Bamberg, SC 29003
(803) 245-3030
Bamberg, SC 29003
(803) 245-3030
Grades: 9-12
| 348 students
Rank: #22.
Denmark Olar High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
197 Viking Circle
Denmark, SC 29042
(803) 793-3307
Denmark, SC 29042
(803) 793-3307
Grades: 9-12
| 189 students
Rank: #33.
Richard Carroll Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1980 Main Highway
Bamberg, SC 29003
(803) 245-3043
Bamberg, SC 29003
(803) 245-3043
Grades: PK-6
| 636 students
Rank: #44.
Bamberg-ehrhardt Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
897 North Street
Bamberg, SC 29003
(803) 245-3058
Bamberg, SC 29003
(803) 245-3058
Grades: 7-8
| 184 students
Rank: #55.
Denmark-olar Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
64 Green Street
Denmark, SC 29042
(803) 793-3383
Denmark, SC 29042
(803) 793-3383
Grades: 6-8
| 135 students
Rank: #66.
Denmark-olar Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1459 Solomon Blatt Boulevard
Denmark, SC 29042
(803) 793-3112
Denmark, SC 29042
(803) 793-3112
Grades: PK-5
| 302 students
Bamberg County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P. O. Box 10
Ehrhardt, SC 29081
(803) 267-4621
Ehrhardt, SC 29081
(803) 267-4621
Grades: K-4
| 87 students
153 Mcmillan St
Bamberg, SC 29003
(803) 245-3043
Bamberg, SC 29003
(803) 245-3043
Grades: PK-3
| 484 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bamberg County, SC?
The top ranked public schools in Bamberg County, SC include Bamberg-ehrhardt High School, Denmark Olar High School and Richard Carroll Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bamberg County, SC?
6 public schools are located in Bamberg County, SC.
What percentage of students in Bamberg County, SC go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Bamberg County, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bamberg County, SC?
Bamberg County, SC public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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