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Barnwell 45 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,982 students in Barnwell 45 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Barnwell 45 School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,271 Schools
# Students
1,982 Students
781,955 Students
# Teachers
147 Teachers
54,128 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Barnwell 45 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 78 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#50 out of 83 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
48%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.65
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,287 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
24 Students
13,272 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
83 Students
94,051 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
12%
# Black Students
951 Students
250,296 Students
% Black Students
48%
32%
# White Students
837 Students
377,904 Students
% White Students
42%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
999 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
79 Students
42,271 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
77
24,990
# Students in K Grade:
152
54,621
# Students in 1st Grade:
125
56,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
156
56,023
# Students in 3rd Grade:
146
56,357
# Students in 4th Grade:
172
56,954
# Students in 5th Grade:
138
57,774
# Students in 6th Grade:
125
58,706
# Students in 7th Grade:
154
61,630
# Students in 8th Grade:
181
62,654
# Students in 9th Grade:
190
72,536
# Students in 10th Grade:
129
60,397
# Students in 11th Grade:
116
52,961
# Students in 12th Grade:
121
50,278
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,295 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,453. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,451 is less than the state median of $15,044. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,295
$15,453
Spending / Student
$13,451
$15,044
Best Barnwell 45 School District Public Schools (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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Barnwell 45 School District?
Barnwell 45 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,982 students.
What is the rank of Barnwell 45 School District?
Barnwell 45 School District is ranked #48 out of 78 school districts in South Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Carolina school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Barnwell 45 School District?
48% of Barnwell 45 School District students are Black, 42% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 45 School District?
Barnwell 45 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Barnwell 45 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,451 is less than the state median of $15,044. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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