For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 960 students in Newberry County, SC.
The top ranked public high schools in Newberry County, SC are Mid-carolina High School and Whitmire Community School (High). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newberry County, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in Newberry County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Newberry County, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mid-carolina High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Newberry County (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.
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: 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
What are the top ranked public high schools in Newberry County, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in Newberry County, SC include Mid-carolina High School and Whitmire Community School (High).
How many public high schools are located in Newberry County?
3 public high schools are located in Newberry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Newberry County?
Newberry County public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Newberry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Newberry County include: Whitmire Community School (High) vs. Mid-carolina High School
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