Barnwell 45 School District
School District · Barnwell, South Carolina
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,345
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,345
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Evaluating Barnwell 45?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Barnwell 45 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Barnwell High
Barnwell · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Barnwell Primary
Barnwell · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Barnwell Elementary
Barnwell · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
South Carolina rank
#31 of 77
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above South Carolina avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,345
+$1,014 vs South Carolina median
District size
1,952 students
Smaller than South Carolina median
The short answer
Barnwell 45 ranks #31 of 77 South Carolina districts by overall school rating. Barnwell 45's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Barnwell High (7.2/10), Barnwell Primary (6.6/10), and Barnwell Elementary (6.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Barnwell 45
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barnwell High | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Barnwell Primary | 6.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Barnwell Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Guinyard-butler Middle | 5.3 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 6.4/10, Barnwell 45 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Barnwell High, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Barnwell 45 students show an average math proficiency of 45.3% and ELA proficiency of 46.4%.
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 6.4/10. 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 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Barnwell 45?
Across schools in Barnwell 45 with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.4%. 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 6.4/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 46.4%
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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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