Top Rankings
Newberry 01 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,773 students in Newberry 01 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Newberry 01 School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% 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
14 Schools
1,275 Schools
# Students
5,773 Students
793,942 Students
# Teachers
445 Teachers
55,972 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Newberry 01 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 76 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#33 out of 81 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
50%
Graduation Rate
82%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.67
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
20%
14%
% Black
33%
31%
% White
42%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,946 is higher than the state median of $15,220. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,991 is higher than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$92 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$87 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,946
$15,220
Spending / Student
$14,991
$14,817
Best Newberry 01 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mid-carolina High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
377 Cy Schumpert Road
Prosperity, SC 29127
(803) 364-2134
Prosperity, SC 29127
(803) 364-2134
Grades: 9-12
| 692 students
Rank: #22.
Newberry High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3113 Main Street
Bowman, SC 29018
(803) 321-2621
Bowman, SC 29018
(803) 321-2621
Grades: 9-12
| 809 students
Rank: #33.
Little Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
692 Mill Street
Little Mountain, SC 29075
(803) 945-7721
Little Mountain, SC 29075
(803) 945-7721
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Rank: #44.
Pomaria-garmany Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7288 Us Highway 176
Pomaria, SC 29126
(803) 321-2651
Pomaria, SC 29126
(803) 321-2651
Grades: PK-5
| 352 students
Rank: #55.
Whitmire Community School Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2597 Sc Highway 66
Whitmire, SC 29178
(803) 694-2320
Whitmire, SC 29178
(803) 694-2320
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
Rank: #66.
Prosperity-rikard Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
381 South Wheeler Avenue
Prosperity, SC 29127
(803) 364-2321
Prosperity, SC 29127
(803) 364-2321
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #77.
Mid-carolina Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6794 Us Highway 76
Prosperity, SC 29127
(803) 364-3634
Prosperity, SC 29127
(803) 364-3634
Grades: 6-8
| 513 students
Rank: #88.
Whitmire Community School (High)
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2597 Sc Highway 66
Whitmire, SC 29178
(803) 694-2320
Whitmire, SC 29178
(803) 694-2320
Grades: 6-12
| 268 students
Rank: #99.
Reuben Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3605 Spearman Road
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2664
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2664
Grades: PK-5
| 155 students
Rank: #1010.
Boundary St. Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1406 Boundary Street
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2616
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2616
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
Rank: #1111.
Gallman Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
255 Hawkins Road
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2655
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2655
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
Rank: #1212.
Newberry Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 O'neal Street
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2640
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2640
Grades: 6-8
| 618 students
Rank: #1313.
Newberry Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1829 Nance Street
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2670
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2670
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: n/an/a
Newberry County Career Center
Vocational School
3413 Main Street
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2674
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2674
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Newberry 01 School District?
Newberry 01 School District manages 14 public schools serving 5,773 students.
What is the rank of Newberry 01hool District?
Newberry 01hool District is ranked #37 out of 76 school districts in South Carolina (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Carolina school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Newberry 01hool District?
42% of Newberry 01hool District students are White, 33% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Newberry 01hool District?
Newberry 01hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What is Newberry 01hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,991 is higher than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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