Barnwell 48 School District
School District · Williston, South Carolina
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,152
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,152
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
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How this district compares
South Carolina rank
#2 of 77
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.6
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
Top-rated schools
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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 7.8/10, Barnwell 48 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
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Schools in Barnwell 48, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
Schools in Barnwell 48
5 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
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 7.8/10. 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?
School ratings for Barnwell 48 are still being calculated. Check back soon.
How does Barnwell 48 compare to other districts in South Carolina?
Barnwell 48 has an average school rating of 7.8/10 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?
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District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.8/10
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- Lexington 05 (23)
- York 04 (20)
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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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