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Barnwell County

South Carolina · Public K-12

10 public schools serving approximately 3,168 students, in a county of 20,521 residents.

Schools
10
3 districts
Enrollment
3,168
NCES CCD
Median income
$46,626
Below South Carolina avg
Free/reduced lunch
84.9%
Above South Carolina avg
Elementary
3
schools
Middle
3
schools
High
4
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Barnwell 45
1,974 students · 3 districts in Barnwell County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Barnwell 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
White
52%
Hispanic
3%
Black
43%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
36%
Hispanic
0%
Black
55%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
13.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
20.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.0%
civilian labor
Median age
40
23.7% under 18

All schools (10)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Barnwell PrimaryBarnwellElementaryPK-03661·
Barnwell HighBarnwellHigh09-12564·
Barnwell ElementaryBarnwellMiddle04-06451·
Macedonia Elementary-MiddleBlackvilleElementaryPK-08343·
Kelly Edwards ElementaryWillistonElementaryPK-05310·
Guinyard-Butler MiddleBarnwellMiddle07-08298·
Williston-Elko HighWillistonHigh09-12218·
Williston-Elko MiddleWillistonMiddle06-08169·
Blackville-Hilda HighBlackvilleHigh09-12154·
Barnwell County Career CenterBlackvilleHigh09-120·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Barnwell County?
Barnwell County, South Carolina has 10 public K-12 schools serving approximately 3,168 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Barnwell County?
The county's public school system includes 3 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Barnwell County?
Barnwell 45 is the largest school district in Barnwell County, serving approximately 1,974 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
How many people live in Barnwell County?
Barnwell County has roughly 20,521 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Barnwell County?
Median household income in Barnwell County is $46,626, below the South Carolina average of $59,005. About 20.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Barnwell County?
Approximately 13.9% of adults 25 and older in Barnwell County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Barnwell County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 84.9% of students in Barnwell County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the South Carolina county average of 80.9%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Barnwell County schools?
Across Barnwell County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.8 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Barnwell County?
Barnwell County residents are approximately 52% White, 3% Hispanic, 43% Black, 1% Asian, 3% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Barnwell County is owner-occupied?
Barnwell County has about 9,927 housing units, of which roughly 70.9% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data