Barnwell 45 School District
School District · Barnwell, South Carolina
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,345
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,345
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
How this district compares
South Carolina rank
#68 of 77
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below South Carolina avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,345
+$1,014 vs South Carolina median
District size
1,952 students
Smaller than South Carolina median
About Barnwell 45
Barnwell 45 is a Barnwell, South Carolina school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,952 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1. The district invests $15,345 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.4/10, Barnwell 45 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Barnwell High, which has a composite score of 6.7/10.
In standardized testing, Barnwell 45 students show an average math proficiency of 36.6% and ELA proficiency of 40.6%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Barnwell 45, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Barnwell 45 with test data.
Schools in Barnwell 45
4 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- South Carolina
- City
- Barnwell
- Total Enrollment
- 1,952
- Teachers (FTE)
- 136
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Barnwell 45?
Barnwell 45 has 4 schools in total — 1 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Barnwell 45?
The average composite rating for Barnwell 45 is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Barnwell 45?
Barnwell 45 spends $15,345 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Barnwell 45?
The average student-teacher ratio in Barnwell 45 is 14.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Barnwell 45?
Barnwell High is the highest-rated school in Barnwell 45 with a composite score of 6.7/10.
What are the test scores in Barnwell 45?
Across schools in Barnwell 45 with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Barnwell 45 compare to other districts in South Carolina?
Barnwell 45 has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in South Carolina by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 36.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 40.6%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in SC
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, South Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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