Top Rankings
Newberry 01 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,806 students in Newberry 01 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Newberry 01 School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (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
14 Schools
1,281 Schools
# Students
5,806 Students
789,960 Students
# Teachers
448 Teachers
54,656 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Newberry 01 School District, which is ranked within the top 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 82% has decreased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#33 out of 81 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
50%
Graduation Rate
82%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.66
# American Indian Students
13 Students
2,193 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
19 Students
13,762 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,055 Students
100,535 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
13%
# Black Students
1,945 Students
249,652 Students
% Black Students
34%
31%
# White Students
2,505 Students
377,241 Students
% White Students
43%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
958 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
268 Students
45,455 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
258
26,663
# Students in K Grade:
401
54,320
# Students in 1st Grade:
459
57,885
# Students in 2nd Grade:
418
56,662
# Students in 3rd Grade:
409
57,133
# Students in 4th Grade:
501
57,214
# Students in 5th Grade:
404
58,187
# Students in 6th Grade:
425
58,830
# Students in 7th Grade:
427
59,976
# Students in 8th Grade:
415
62,318
# Students in 9th Grade:
517
72,477
# Students in 10th Grade:
446
64,173
# Students in 11th Grade:
343
53,571
# Students in 12th Grade:
383
50,551
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,855 is higher than the state median of $15,297. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,906 is higher than the state median of $14,891. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$92 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$87 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,855
$15,297
Spending / Student
$14,906
$14,891
Best Newberry 01 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mid-carolina High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
377 Cy Schumpert Road
Prosperity, SC 29127
(803) 364-2134
Prosperity, SC 29127
(803) 364-2134
Grades: 9-12
| 723 students
Rank: #22.
Newberry High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3113 Main Street
Bowman, SC 29018
(803) 321-2621
Bowman, SC 29018
(803) 321-2621
Grades: 9-12
| 802 students
Rank: #33.
Little Mountain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
692 Mill Street
Little Mountain, SC 29075
(803) 945-7721
Little Mountain, SC 29075
(803) 945-7721
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #44.
Pomaria-garmany Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7288 Us Highway 176
Pomaria, SC 29126
(803) 321-2651
Pomaria, SC 29126
(803) 321-2651
Grades: PK-5
| 329 students
Rank: #55.
Whitmire Community School Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2597 Sc Highway 66
Whitmire, SC 29178
(803) 694-2320
Whitmire, SC 29178
(803) 694-2320
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
Rank: #66.
Prosperity-rikard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
381 South Wheeler Avenue
Prosperity, SC 29127
(803) 364-2321
Prosperity, SC 29127
(803) 364-2321
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: #77.
Mid-carolina Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6794 Us Highway 76
Prosperity, SC 29127
(803) 364-3634
Prosperity, SC 29127
(803) 364-3634
Grades: 6-8
| 534 students
Rank: #88.
Whitmire Community School (High)
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2597 Sc Highway 66
Whitmire, SC 29178
(803) 694-2320
Whitmire, SC 29178
(803) 694-2320
Grades: 6-12
| 281 students
Rank: #99.
Reuben Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3605 Spearman Road
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2664
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2664
Grades: PK-5
| 153 students
Rank: #1010.
Boundary St. Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1406 Boundary Street
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2616
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2616
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #1111.
Gallman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
255 Hawkins Road
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2655
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2655
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
Rank: #1212.
Newberry Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 O'neal Street
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2640
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2640
Grades: 6-8
| 616 students
Rank: #1313.
Newberry Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1829 Nance Street
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2670
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2670
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
Rank: n/an/a
Newberry County Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3413 Main Street
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2674
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2674
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Newberry 01 School District?
Newberry 01 School District manages 14 public schools serving 5,806 students.
What is the rank of Newberry 01hool District?
Newberry 01hool District is ranked #37 out of 76 school districts in South Carolina (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Carolina school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Newberry 01hool District?
43% of Newberry 01hool District students are White, 34% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Newberry 01hool District?
Newberry 01hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Newberry 01hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,906 is higher than the state median of $14,891. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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