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8.1 avg / 10

Barnwell 48 School District

School District · Williston, South Carolina

Students: 1,177
Teachers (FTE): 92
Estimated Scores: 100%

Avg Rating

8.1

out of 10

Schools

5

2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,152

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.8:1

How this district compares

South Carolina rank

#1 of 77

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.9

above South Carolina avg

Per-pupil spending

$19,152

+$4,821 vs South Carolina median

District size

1,177 students

Smaller than South Carolina median

About Barnwell 48

Barnwell 48 is a Williston, South Carolina school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,177 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1. The district invests $19,152 per student annually.

With an average rating of 8.1/10, Barnwell 48 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Williston-elko Middle, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.

The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Barnwell 48, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Details

State
South Carolina
City
Williston
Total Enrollment
1,177
Teachers (FTE)
92
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Barnwell 48?

Barnwell 48 has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Barnwell 48?

The average composite rating for Barnwell 48 is 8.1/10. 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 48?

Barnwell 48 spends $19,152 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Barnwell 48?

The average student-teacher ratio in Barnwell 48 is 12.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in Barnwell 48?

Williston-elko Middle is the highest-rated school in Barnwell 48 with a composite score of 8.2/10.

How does Barnwell 48 compare to other districts in South Carolina?

Barnwell 48 has an average school rating of 8.1/10 across 5 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
8.1/10

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

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 methodology

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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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