Total enrollment
1,817
-224 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
Bamberg County
South Carolina · Public K-12
Bamberg County's public-school footprint spans 6 K-12 campuses with combined enrollment of about 1,817, the largest district being Bamberg 03. The level mix is 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
7-year change in Bamberg County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
30%
was 28%
% Hispanic
3%
was 1%
% Black
63%
was 68%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
1 districts
Enrollment
1,817
NCES CCD
Median income
$44,370
Below South Carolina avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
2
921 students
Middle
2
332 students
High
2
564 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Bamberg 03
1,817 students · 1 district in Bamberg County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Bamberg County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
17.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
15.0%
civilian labor
Median age
42
18.3% under 18
Test scores in Bamberg County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. South Carolina state average: 59.7%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- Richard Carroll Elementary· 56.3%
- Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle· 44.5%
- Denmark-Olar Elementary· 42.1%
- Denmark-Olar Middle· 27.1%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Carroll Elementary | Bamberg | Elementary | PK-06 | 689 | · |
| Bamberg-Ehrhardt High | Bamberg | High | 09-12 | 383 | · |
| Denmark-Olar Elementary | Denmark | Elementary | PK-05 | 232 | · |
| Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle | Bamberg | Middle | 07-08 | 188 | · |
| Denmark-Olar High | Denmark | High | 09-12 | 181 | · |
| Denmark-Olar Middle | Denmark | Middle | 06-08 | 144 | · |
Cities in Bamberg County
About Bamberg County
Bamberg County is a small South Carolina county of about 13,042 residents, home to 6 public schools and roughly 1,817 students.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $44,370 a year, 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 15%. That income level is 25% noticeably below the South Carolina median.
For a sense of the school types, Bamberg County consists of 2 elementary schools (921 students), 2 middle schools (332), and 2 high schools (564).
The largest single district in Bamberg County is Bamberg 03, which alone enrolls about 1,817 students.
Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Bamberg County has shrank 11% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,041 students to 1,817. The Black share of public-school enrollment fell from 68% to 63%.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Bamberg County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data