For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 914 students in Barnwell County, SC.
The top ranked public high school in Barnwell County, SC is Barnwell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barnwell 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 77% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in Barnwell County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Barnwell County, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Barnwell High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Barnwell County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barnwell High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
474 Jackson Street
Barnwell, SC 29812
(803) 541-1390
Barnwell, SC 29812
(803) 541-1390
Grades: 9-12
| 562 students
Rank: n/an/a
Barnwell County Career Center
Vocational School
5214 Reynolds Road
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 259-5512
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 259-5512
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
76 Atkins Circle
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 284-5700
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 284-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 154 students
Rank: n/an/a
12233 Main Street
Williston, SC 29853
(803) 266-3110
Williston, SC 29853
(803) 266-3110
Grades: 9-12
| 198 students
Barnwell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
446 Country Club Road
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 284-5900
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 284-5900
Grades: 6-8
| 136 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Barnwell County, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in Barnwell County, SC include Barnwell High School.
How many public high schools are located in Barnwell County?
4 public high schools are located in Barnwell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barnwell County?
Barnwell County public high schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Barnwell County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Barnwell County include: Blackville-hilda High School vs. Barnwell High School, Barnwell High School vs. Blackville-hilda High School, Williston-elko High School vs. Barnwell High School
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