Bamberg-Ehrhardt High

Bamberg-Ehrhardt High, a small senior high in Bamberg, South Carolina, part of Bamberg 03, caters to 383 students, covering grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 953 students per school, that is 60% smaller than typical.

Across the 6 schools in Bamberg 03 (1,817 students total), Bamberg-Ehrhardt High accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, Bamberg-Ehrhardt High records that the largest single group is Black, at 56% of enrollment. Other groups include 38% White, 3% Hispanic. That composition is broadly in line with Bamberg County as a whole.

On the resource side, Staff filings list 32 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 12.0:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.5:1, putting Bamberg-Ehrhardt High tighter than the state norm the norm.

Around the school, ACS estimates for Bamberg County put median household earnings sit near $44,370, about 18% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 15%. Across Bamberg County's 6 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,817 students), Bamberg-Ehrhardt High is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle, around 0.2 miles off. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in an outlying area.

In the discussion threads here, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.