For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,952 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 36% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,275 Schools
# Students
1,952 Students
793,942 Students
# Teachers
136 Teachers
55,972 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Barnwell 45 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 74 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#45 out of 74 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
50%
Graduation Rate
82%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.67
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
14%
% Black
46%
31%
% White
45%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,514 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,220. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,658 is less than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,514
$15,220
Spending / Student
$13,658
$14,817
Best Barnwell 45 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barnwell High School
(Math: 60-64% | 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 Elementary School
(Math: 37% | 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
| 453 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Guinyard-butler Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
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
How many schools belong to Barnwell 45 School District?
Barnwell 45 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,952 students.
What is the rank of Barnwell 45hool District?
Barnwell 45hool District is ranked #48 out of 74 school districts in South Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Barnwell 45hool District?
46% of Barnwell 45hool District students are Black, 45% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Barnwell 45hool District?
Barnwell 45hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What is Barnwell 45hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,658 is less than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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