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Best Newberry County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,964 students in Newberry County, SC (there are 2 private schools, serving 235 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Newberry County, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Newberry County, SC are Mid-carolina High School, Pomaria-garmany Elementary School and Little Mountain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newberry County, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Newberry County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Newberry County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mid-carolina High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
377 Cy Schumpert Road
Prosperity, SC 29127
(803) 364-2134
Gr: 9-12 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Pomaria-garmany Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7288 Us Highway 176
Pomaria, SC 29126
(803) 321-2651
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Little Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
692 Mill Street
Little Mountain, SC 29075
(803) 945-7721
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Whitmire Community School (High)
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2597 Sc Highway 66
Whitmire, SC 29178
(803) 694-2320
Gr: 6-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Whitmire Community School Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2597 Sc Highway 66
Whitmire, SC 29178
(803) 694-2320
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Prosperity-rikard Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
381 South Wheeler Avenue
Prosperity, SC 29127
(803) 364-2321
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
Mid-carolina Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6794 Us Highway 76
Prosperity, SC 29127
(803) 364-3634
Gr: 6-8 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
Reuben Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3605 Spearman Road
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2664
Gr: PK-5 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #99.
Boundary St. Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1406 Boundary Street
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2616
Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1010.
Gallman Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
255 Hawkins Road
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2655
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1111.
Newberry Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
125 O'neal Street
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2640
Gr: 6-8 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1212.
Newberry Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1829 Nance Street
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2670
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Newberry County Career Center
Vocational School
3413 Main Street
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2674
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Newberry County, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in Newberry County, SC include Mid-carolina High School, Pomaria-garmany Elementary School and Little Mountain Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Newberry County?
13 public schools are located in Newberry County.
What percentage of students in Newberry County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Newberry County are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Newberry County?
Newberry County public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Newberry County are often viewed compared to one another?

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