For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,974 students in Barnwell 45 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Barnwell 45 School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,281 Schools
# Students
1,974 Students
789,960 Students
# Teachers
136 Teachers
54,656 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Barnwell 45 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 76 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#50 out of 81 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
50%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.66
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,193 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
24 Students
13,762 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
72 Students
100,535 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
13%
# Black Students
940 Students
249,652 Students
% Black Students
48%
31%
# White Students
858 Students
377,241 Students
% White Students
43%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
958 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
74 Students
45,455 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
90
26,663
# Students in K Grade:
131
54,320
# Students in 1st Grade:
150
57,885
# Students in 2nd Grade:
129
56,662
# Students in 3rd Grade:
161
57,133
# Students in 4th Grade:
130
57,214
# Students in 5th Grade:
176
58,187
# Students in 6th Grade:
145
58,830
# Students in 7th Grade:
129
59,976
# Students in 8th Grade:
169
62,318
# Students in 9th Grade:
181
72,477
# Students in 10th Grade:
161
64,173
# Students in 11th Grade:
88
53,571
# Students in 12th Grade:
134
50,551
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,353 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,297. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,506 is less than the state median of $14,891. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,353
$15,297
Spending / Student
$13,506
$14,891
Best Barnwell 45 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barnwell High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
474 Jackson Street
Barnwell, SC 29812
(803) 541-1390
Barnwell, SC 29812
(803) 541-1390
Grades: 9-12
| 564 students
Rank: #22.
Barnwell Primary
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9286 Marlboro Avenue
Barnwell, SC 29812
(803) 541-1320
Barnwell, SC 29812
(803) 541-1320
Grades: PK-3
| 661 students
Rank: #33.
Barnwell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10524 Marlboro Avenue
Barnwell, SC 29812
(803) 541-1285
Barnwell, SC 29812
(803) 541-1285
Grades: 4-6
| 451 students
Rank: #44.
Guinyard-butler Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
779 Allen Street
Barnwell, SC 29812
(803) 541-1370
Barnwell, SC 29812
(803) 541-1370
Grades: 7-8
| 298 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Barnwell 45 School District?
Barnwell 45 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,974 students.
What is the rank of Barnwell 45hool District?
Barnwell 45hool District is ranked #49 out of 76 school districts in South Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Barnwell 45hool District?
48% of Barnwell 45hool District students are Black, 43% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Barnwell 45hool District?
Barnwell 45hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Barnwell 45hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,506 is less than the state median of $14,891. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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