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Barnwell 48 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,177 students in Barnwell 48 School District.
Public Schools in Barnwell 48 School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,275 Schools
# Students
1,177 Students
793,942 Students
# Teachers
92 Teachers
55,972 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
43%
Graduation Rate
85%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.67
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
14%
% Black
67%
31%
% White
22%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Best Barnwell 48 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
76 Atkins Circle
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 284-5700
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 284-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 154 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
1071 Elko Street
Williston, SC 29853
(803) 266-3737
Williston, SC 29853
(803) 266-3737
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
556 Jones Bridge Road
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 284-5800
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 284-5800
Gr: PK-8 | 356 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
12233 Main Street
Williston, SC 29853
(803) 266-3110
Williston, SC 29853
(803) 266-3110
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
12233 Main Street
Williston, SC 29853
(803) 266-3430
Williston, SC 29853
(803) 266-3430
Gr: 6-8 | 158 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Barnwell 48 School District?
Barnwell 48 School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,177 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Barnwell 48hool District?
67% of Barnwell 48hool District students are Black, 22% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Barnwell 48hool District?
Barnwell 48hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
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