Top Rankings
Newberry 01 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,749 students in Newberry 01 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Newberry 01 School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% 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
14 Schools
1,271 Schools
# Students
5,749 Students
781,955 Students
# Teachers
470 Teachers
54,128 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Newberry 01 School District, which is ranked within the top 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 86% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#39 out of 83 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
48%
Graduation Rate
86%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.65
# American Indian Students
17 Students
2,287 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
22 Students
13,272 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,030 Students
94,051 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
12%
# Black Students
1,932 Students
250,296 Students
% Black Students
34%
32%
# White Students
2,482 Students
377,904 Students
% White Students
43%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
999 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
266 Students
42,271 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
242
24,990
# Students in K Grade:
442
54,621
# Students in 1st Grade:
412
56,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
412
56,023
# Students in 3rd Grade:
498
56,357
# Students in 4th Grade:
394
56,954
# Students in 5th Grade:
419
57,774
# Students in 6th Grade:
430
58,706
# Students in 7th Grade:
409
61,630
# Students in 8th Grade:
481
62,654
# Students in 9th Grade:
466
72,536
# Students in 10th Grade:
402
60,397
# Students in 11th Grade:
389
52,961
# Students in 12th Grade:
353
50,278
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,013 is higher 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 $15,054 is higher than the state median of $15,044. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$92 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$87 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,013
$15,453
Spending / Student
$15,054
$15,044
Best Newberry 01 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mid-carolina High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
377 Cy Schumpert Road
Prosperity, SC 29127
(803) 364-2134
Prosperity, SC 29127
(803) 364-2134
Grades: 9-12
| 734 students
Rank: #22.
Little Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
692 Mill Street
Little Mountain, SC 29075
(803) 945-7721
Little Mountain, SC 29075
(803) 945-7721
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #33.
Newberry High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3113 Main Street
Bowman, SC 29018
(803) 321-2621
Bowman, SC 29018
(803) 321-2621
Grades: 9-12
| 724 students
Rank: #44.
Whitmire Community School (High)
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2597 Sc Highway 66
Whitmire, SC 29178
(803) 694-2320
Whitmire, SC 29178
(803) 694-2320
Grades: 6-12
| 274 students
Rank: #55.
Whitmire Community School Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2597 Sc Highway 66
Whitmire, SC 29178
(803) 694-2320
Whitmire, SC 29178
(803) 694-2320
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
Rank: #66.
Prosperity-rikard Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
381 South Wheeler Avenue
Prosperity, SC 29127
(803) 364-2321
Prosperity, SC 29127
(803) 364-2321
Grades: PK-5
| 373 students
Rank: #77.
Mid-carolina Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6794 Us Highway 76
Prosperity, SC 29127
(803) 364-3634
Prosperity, SC 29127
(803) 364-3634
Grades: 6-8
| 535 students
Rank: #88.
Pomaria-garmany Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7288 Us Highway 176
Pomaria, SC 29126
(803) 321-2651
Pomaria, SC 29126
(803) 321-2651
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
Rank: #99.
Boundary St. Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1406 Boundary Street
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2616
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2616
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #1010.
Reuben Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3605 Spearman Road
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2664
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2664
Grades: PK-5
| 144 students
Rank: #1111.
Newberry Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 O'neal Street
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2640
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2640
Grades: 6-8
| 663 students
Rank: #1212.
Gallman Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
255 Hawkins Road
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2655
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2655
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
Rank: #1313.
Newberry Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1829 Nance Street
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2670
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2670
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
Rank: n/an/a
Newberry County Career Center
Vocational School
3413 Main Street
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2674
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2674
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Newberry 01 School District?
Newberry 01 School District manages 14 public schools serving 5,749 students.
What is the rank of Newberry 01 School District?
Newberry 01 School District is ranked #38 out of 78 school districts in South Carolina (top 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Newberry 01 School District?
43% of Newberry 01 School District students are White, 34% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Newberry 01 School District?
Newberry 01 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Newberry 01 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,054 is higher than the state median of $15,044. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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