For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,355 students in Barnwell County, SC.
The top ranked public preschools in Barnwell County, SC are Kelly Edwards Elementary School, Barnwell Primary and Macedonia Elementary-middle. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barnwell County, SC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Barnwell County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Barnwell County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kelly Edwards Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1071 Elko Street
Williston, SC 29853
(803) 266-3737
Williston, SC 29853
(803) 266-3737
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: PK-3
| 656 students
Rank: #33.
Macedonia Elementary-middle
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
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
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 preschools in Barnwell County, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in Barnwell County, SC include Kelly Edwards Elementary School, Barnwell Primary and Macedonia Elementary-middle.
How many public preschools are located in Barnwell County, SC?
3 public preschools are located in Barnwell County, SC.
What is the racial composition of students in Barnwell County, SC?
Barnwell County, SC public preschools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 53% (majority Black).
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