Best Schools in Newberry County, SC
Newberry County, SC has 14 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 8 elementary) serving 6,067 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Newberry County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Newberry County, SC
The top high schools in Newberry County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mid-carolina High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newberry 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 723 Students
2. Whitmire Community School (high)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newberry 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 281 Students
3. Newberry High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newberry 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 802 Students
Best Middle Schools in Newberry County, SC
The top middle schools in Newberry County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mid-carolina Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newberry 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 534 Students
2. Newberry Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newberry 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 616 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Newberry County, SC
The top elementary schools in Newberry County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pomaria-garmany Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newberry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 329 Students
2. Little Mountain Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newberry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 396 Students
3. Reuben Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newberry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 153 Students
4. Whitmire Community School (elementary)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newberry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 245 Students
5. Prosperity-rikard Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newberry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 375 Students
6. Gallman Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newberry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 468 Students
7. Boundary St. Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newberry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 432 Students
8. Newberry Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newberry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 452 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Newberry County, SC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Newberry County, SC has a total population of 37,719 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Newberry County, 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 Newberry County, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.19 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.63 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.57 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Newberry County, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Newberry County, 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 Newberry County, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Newberry County, SC
How many schools are in Newberry County, SC?
Newberry County, SC has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 6,067 students in total.
How do schools in Newberry County perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Newberry County score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Newberry County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Newberry County?
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: 37%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Newberry County
5 places in Newberry County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Newberry (6)
- Prosperity (3)
- Whitmire (2)
- Little Mountain (1)
- Pomaria (1)
School districts (1)
- Newberry 01 (13 schools)