For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,318 students in Barnwell County, SC.
The top ranked public preschool in Barnwell County, SC is Barnwell Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barnwell County, SC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Barnwell County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Barnwell County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: n/an/a
1071 Elko Street
Williston, SC 29853
(803) 266-3737
Williston, SC 29853
(803) 266-3737
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students
Rank: n/an/a
556 Jones Bridge Road
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 284-5800
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 284-5800
Grades: PK-8
| 356 students
Barnwell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
446 Country Club Road
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 284-5900
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 284-5900
Grades: 6-8
| 136 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Barnwell County, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in Barnwell County, SC include Barnwell Primary.
How many public preschools are located in Barnwell County?
3 public preschools are located in Barnwell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barnwell County?
Barnwell County public preschools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Barnwell County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Barnwell County include: Kelly Edwards Elementary School vs. Macedonia Elementary-middle
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