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Best Schools in Barnwell, SC
Barnwell, SC has 13 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,199 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in Barnwell greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Barnwell, SC
The top high schools in Barnwell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Allendale Fairfax High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Allendale 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 311 Students
2. Williston-elko High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnwell 48 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 218 Students
3. Blackville-hilda High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnwell 48 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 154 Students
4. Barnwell High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnwell 45 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 564 Students
Best Middle Schools in Barnwell, SC
The top middle schools in Barnwell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Allendale-fairfax Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Allendale 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 212 Students
2. Guinyard-butler Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnwell 45 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 298 Students
3. Williston-elko Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnwell 48 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 169 Students
4. Barnwell Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnwell 45 • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 451 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Barnwell, SC
The top elementary schools in Barnwell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Allendale-fairfax Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Allendale 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 451 Students
2. Barnwell Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnwell 45 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 661 Students
3. Kelly Edwards Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnwell 48 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 310 Students
4. Macedonia Elementary-middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnwell 48 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 343 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Barnwell, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Barnwell, SC has a total population of 9,083 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Barnwell, SC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Barnwell, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
40.51 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
32.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Barnwell, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Barnwell, SC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Barnwell, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Barnwell, SC
How many schools are in Barnwell, SC?
Barnwell, SC has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,199 students in total.
How do schools in Barnwell perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Barnwell score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in Barnwell greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Barnwell?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Barnwell
All 4 public schools we grade in Barnwell. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.