For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,123 students in Barnwell 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 School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,277 Schools
# Students
3,123 Students
796,285 Students
# Teachers
245 Teachers
56,645 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Barnwell School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 74 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#45 out of 74 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
50%
Graduation Rate
82%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.67
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
15%
% Black
53%
31%
% White
37%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,072 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,175. The school district revenue/student has declined by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,537 is less than the state median of $14,773. The school district spending/student has declined by 28% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,072
$15,175
Spending / Student
$8,537
$14,773
Best Barnwell School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barnwell High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
474 Jackson Street
Barnwell, SC 29812
(803) 541-1390
Barnwell, SC 29812
(803) 541-1390
Gr: 9-12 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Barnwell Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10524 Marlboro Avenue
Barnwell, SC 29812
(803) 541-1285
Barnwell, SC 29812
(803) 541-1285
Gr: 4-6 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Barnwell Primary
(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
Gr: PK-3 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Guinyard-butler Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
779 Allen Street
Barnwell, SC 29812
(803) 541-1370
Barnwell, SC 29812
(803) 541-1370
Gr: 7-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Barnwell County Career Center
Vocational School
5214 Reynolds Road
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 259-5512
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 259-5512
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
76 Atkins Circle
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 284-5700
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 284-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
1071 Elko Street
Williston, SC 29853
(803) 266-3737
Williston, SC 29853
(803) 266-3737
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
556 Jones Bridge Road
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 284-5800
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 284-5800
Gr: PK-8 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
12233 Main Street
Williston, SC 29853
(803) 266-3110
Williston, SC 29853
(803) 266-3110
Gr: 9-12 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
12233 Main Street
Williston, SC 29853
(803) 266-3430
Williston, SC 29853
(803) 266-3430
Gr: 6-8 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Barnwell School District?
Barnwell School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,123 students.
What is the rank of Barnwellhool District?
Barnwellhool District is ranked #48 out of 74 school districts in South Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Barnwellhool District?
53% of Barnwellhool District students are Black, 37% of students are White, 5% 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 Barnwellhool District?
Barnwellhool District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What is Barnwellhool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,537 is less than the state median of $14,773. The school district spending/student has declined by 28% over four school years.
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