Total enrollment
1,997
-228 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
4 schools in Barnwell
South Carolina · Public K-12
Public schools in Barnwell number 4 per the latest NCES data, with about 1,997 students enrolled, an average school size of 499.
7-year change in Barnwell
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
45%
was 43%
% Hispanic
5%
was 4%
% Black
44%
was 48%
% Asian
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnwell Elementary | Middle | 04-06 | 425 |
| Barnwell High | High | 09-12 | 557 |
| Barnwell Primary | Elementary | PK-03 | 680 |
| Guinyard-Butler Middle | Middle | 07-08 | 335 |
About Barnwell
Barnwell is a sparse South Carolina city in terms of public-school footprint, with 4 schools and 1,997 students total.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city comprises 1 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.
Schools in Barnwell average about 499 students each, 23% noticeably below the South Carolina norm.
Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 10%: 2,225 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,997 in SY 2024-25. The Black share of public-school enrollment fell from 48% to 44%.
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