Barnwell High School

474 Jackson Street
Barnwell, SC 29812
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 564 students in grades 9-12, Barnwell High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 564 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in SC)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Barnwell High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Barnwell High School's student population of 564 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
564 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Barnwell High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barnwell High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#227 out of 1154 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Barnwell High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Barnwell High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Barnwell High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Barnwell High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
4%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Barnwell High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
52%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Barnwell High School and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
39%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Barnwell High School and the percentage of White public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Barnwell High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Barnwell High School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
75-79%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Barnwell High School and public school graduation rate of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Barnwell High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Barnwell High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barnwell High School's ranking?
Barnwell High School is ranked #227 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Barnwell High School often compared to?
Barnwell High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blackville-hilda High School, Williston-elko High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Barnwell High School?
The graduation rate of Barnwell High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Barnwell High School?
564 students attend Barnwell High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Barnwell High School students are Black, 39% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barnwell High School?
Barnwell High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Barnwell High School offer ?
Barnwell High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Barnwell High School part of?
Barnwell High School is part of Barnwell 45 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 564 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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