Blackville–Hilda High School is located in Blackville, South Carolina, United States, and is one of three public high schools in Barnwell County. It is named for Blackville and for the nearby town of Hilda, which is also serves.
Blackville-hilda High School serves 140 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 140 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blackville-hilda High School's student population of 140 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
140 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Maroon, Gold
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
The diversity score of Blackville-hilda High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
81%
31%
White
9%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Blackville-hilda High School often compared to?
Blackville-hilda High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Barnwell High School, Williston-elko High School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Blackville-hilda High School?
140 students attend Blackville-hilda High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Blackville-hilda High School students are Black, 9% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blackville-hilda High School?
Blackville-hilda High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Blackville-hilda High School offer ?
Blackville-hilda High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Blackville-hilda High School part of?
Blackville-hilda High School is part of Barnwell School District.
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