For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,233 students in Barnwell County, SC (there are 3 private schools, serving 275 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Barnwell County, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Barnwell County, SC are Barnwell High School, Williston-elko High School and Blackville-hilda High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barnwell County, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Barnwell County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Barnwell County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barnwell High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
474 Jackson Street
Barnwell, SC 29812
(803) 541-1390
Barnwell, SC 29812
(803) 541-1390
Grades: 9-12
| 556 students
Rank: #22.
Williston-elko High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12233 Main Street
Williston, SC 29853
(803) 266-3110
Williston, SC 29853
(803) 266-3110
Grades: 9-12
| 223 students
Rank: #33.
Blackville-hilda High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
76 Atkins Circle
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 284-5700
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 284-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 161 students
Rank: #44.
Barnwell Primary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9286 Marlboro Avenue
Barnwell, SC 29812
(803) 541-1320
Barnwell, SC 29812
(803) 541-1320
Grades: PK-3
| 656 students
Rank: #55.
Kelly Edwards Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1071 Elko Street
Williston, SC 29853
(803) 266-3737
Williston, SC 29853
(803) 266-3737
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: #66.
Barnwell Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10524 Marlboro Avenue
Barnwell, SC 29812
(803) 541-1285
Barnwell, SC 29812
(803) 541-1285
Grades: 4-6
| 435 students
Rank: #77.
Guinyard-butler Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
779 Allen Street
Barnwell, SC 29812
(803) 541-1370
Barnwell, SC 29812
(803) 541-1370
Grades: 7-8
| 335 students
Rank: #88.
Williston-elko Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12233 Main Street
Williston, SC 29853
(803) 266-3430
Williston, SC 29853
(803) 266-3430
Grades: 6-8
| 168 students
Rank: #99.
Macedonia Elementary-middle
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
556 Jones Bridge Road
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 284-5800
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 284-5800
Grades: PK-8
| 358 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Barnwell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
446 Country Club Road
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 284-5900
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 284-5900
Grades: 6-8
| 136 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Barnwell County, SC?
The top ranked public schools in Barnwell County, SC include Barnwell High School, Williston-elko High School and Blackville-hilda High School.
How many public schools are located in Barnwell County, SC?
10 public schools are located in Barnwell County, SC.
What percentage of students in Barnwell County, SC go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Barnwell County, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Barnwell County, SC?
Barnwell County, SC public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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