For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,952 students in Barnwell, SC.
The top ranked public schools in Barnwell, SC are Barnwell High School, Barnwell Primary and Barnwell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barnwell, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Barnwell have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Barnwell, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barnwell High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
474 Jackson Street
Barnwell, SC 29812
(803) 541-1390
Barnwell, SC 29812
(803) 541-1390
Grades: 9-12
| 562 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
| 651 students
Rank: #33.
Barnwell Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10524 Marlboro Avenue
Barnwell, SC 29812
(803) 541-1285
Barnwell, SC 29812
(803) 541-1285
Grades: 4-6
| 453 students
Rank: #44.
Guinyard-butler Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
779 Allen Street
Barnwell, SC 29812
(803) 541-1370
Barnwell, SC 29812
(803) 541-1370
Grades: 7-8
| 286 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Barnwell, SC?
The top ranked public schools in Barnwell, SC include Barnwell High School, Barnwell Primary and Barnwell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Barnwell?
4 public schools are located in Barnwell.
What is the racial composition of students in Barnwell?
Barnwell public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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