Serving 562 students in grades 9-12, Barnwell High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 562 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 60%
Graduation Rate
: 75-79% (Btm 50% in SC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Barnwell High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barnwell High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Barnwell High School?
The graduation rate of Barnwell High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Barnwell High School?
562 students attend Barnwell High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Barnwell High School students are Black, 40% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barnwell High School?
Barnwell High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Barnwell High School offer ?
Barnwell High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Barnwell High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 562 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 60%
Graduation Rate
: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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