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#557 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 47% in state
Barnwell Elementary
Middle School · Barnwell 45 · Barnwell, SC
A Barnwell 45 middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
10524 Marlboro Avenue, Barnwell, SC 29812
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 33% proficient (2022)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Barnwell Elementary score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 37 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 33% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Barnwell Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,589/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Barnwell), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,494
Median home value
$105,100
Median rent
$656/mo
College educated
16%
Homeownership
74.4%
Poverty rate
31%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29812; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnwell Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5 | 1–12 | 4.6 mi | 57 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Barnwell 45
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,345NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Barnwell Elementary is listed in Barnwell 45; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barnwell Elementary
Barnwell Elementary is a public middle school in Barnwell, SC, part of Barnwell 45, serving approximately 453 students in grades 4th-6th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #557 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barnwell Elementary
What grades does Barnwell Elementary serve?
Barnwell Elementary serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Barnwell Elementary?
Barnwell Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 453 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barnwell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Barnwell Elementary is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barnwell Elementary rank in SC?
Barnwell Elementary ranks #557 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Barnwell Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Barnwell Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Barnwell Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barnwell Elementary has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Barnwell Elementary a charter school?
No, Barnwell Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Barnwell Elementary a Title I school?
No, Barnwell Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Barnwell Elementary?
100.0% of students at Barnwell Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 453
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Barnwell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.1%
- Phone
- (803) 541-1285
- Area population (ZIP 29812)
- 10,965
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29812; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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