For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,073 students in Bamberg County, SC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bamberg County, SC are Richard Carroll Elementary School, Denmark-olar Elementary School and Denmark-olar Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bamberg County, SC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the South Carolina public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bamberg County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bamberg County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richard Carroll Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1980 Main Highway
Bamberg, SC 29003
(803) 245-3043
Bamberg, SC 29003
(803) 245-3043
Grades: PK-6
| 636 students
Rank: #22.
Denmark-olar Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1459 Solomon Blatt Boulevard
Denmark, SC 29042
(803) 793-3112
Denmark, SC 29042
(803) 793-3112
Grades: PK-5
| 302 students
Rank: #33.
Denmark-olar Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
64 Green Street
Denmark, SC 29042
(803) 793-3383
Denmark, SC 29042
(803) 793-3383
Grades: 6-8
| 135 students
Bamberg County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P. O. Box 10
Ehrhardt, SC 29081
(803) 267-4621
Ehrhardt, SC 29081
(803) 267-4621
Grades: K-4
| 87 students
153 Mcmillan St
Bamberg, SC 29003
(803) 245-3043
Bamberg, SC 29003
(803) 245-3043
Grades: PK-3
| 484 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Bamberg County, SC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bamberg County, SC include Richard Carroll Elementary School, Denmark-olar Elementary School and Denmark-olar Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bamberg County, SC?
3 public elementary schools are located in Bamberg County, SC.
What is the racial composition of students in Bamberg County, SC?
Bamberg County, SC public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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