Total enrollment
5,714
-46 (-1%) vs SY 2020-21
Newberry County
South Carolina · Public K-12
Public education in Newberry County reaches 5,714 students across 14 schools. Newberry 01 is the largest district at 5,714 students. The level mix is 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools.
4-year change in Newberry County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
13
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Newberry County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In South Carolina | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 5,714 | #27 of 44 | #1,201 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 13 | #27 of 44 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.9:1 | #11 of 44 | #877 of 2,655 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 67.9% | #3 of 42 | #188 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Newberry County school rankings
Residents
38,435
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
14
1 districts
Enrollment
5,714
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$61,780
Above South Carolina avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
8
2,750 students
Middle
2
1,182 students
High
4
1,782 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Newberry 01
5,714 students · 1 district in Newberry County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Newberry 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+
23.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.4%
civilian labor
Median age
42
21.4% under 18
Test scores in Newberry County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 11 schools ranked. South Carolina state average: 59.7%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Little Mountain Elementary· 68.9%
- Reuben Elementary· 66.0%
- Whitmire Community School (Elementary)· 63.8%
- Pomaria-Garmany Elementary· 63.0%
- Whitmire Community School (High)· 62.2%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Newberry Elementary· 36.5%
- Newberry Middle· 38.5%
- Boundary St. Elementary· 42.8%
- Gallman Elementary· 54.2%
- Prosperity-Rikard Elementary· 54.2%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newberry High | Newberry | High | 09-12 | 837 | · |
| Mid-Carolina High | Prosperity | High | 09-12 | 681 | · |
| Newberry Middle | Newberry | Middle | 06-08 | 629 | · |
| Mid-Carolina Middle | Prosperity | Middle | 06-08 | 553 | · |
| Boundary St. Elementary | Newberry | Elementary | PK-05 | 429 | · |
| Newberry Elementary | Newberry | Elementary | PK-05 | 421 | · |
| Gallman Elementary | Newberry | Elementary | PK-05 | 408 | · |
| Prosperity-Rikard Elementary | Prosperity | Elementary | PK-05 | 386 | · |
| Little Mountain Elementary | Little Mountain | Elementary | PK-05 | 367 | · |
| Pomaria-Garmany Elementary | Pomaria | Elementary | PK-05 | 339 | · |
| Whitmire Community School (High) | Whitmire | High | 06-12 | 264 | · |
| Whitmire Community School (Elementary) | Whitmire | Elementary | PK-05 | 250 | · |
| Reuben Elementary | Newberry | Elementary | PK-05 | 150 | · |
| Newberry County Career Center | Newberry | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Newberry County
About Newberry County
Newberry County is a small county of about 38,435 residents in South Carolina. Its public-school system teaches approximately 5,714 students across 14 schools.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $61,780, about 23% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 5% higher than the South Carolina median.
In terms of grade levels, Newberry County consists of 8 elementary schools (2,750 students), 2 middle schools (1,182), and 4 high schools (1,782).
Newberry 01 dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 5,714 students on its own.
Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 5,760 students in SY 2020-21 versus 5,714 in SY 2024-25.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Newberry County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data