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Barnwell Elementary

Public Grades 4-6

Summary

Barnwell Elementary is a public middle school serving grades 4-6 in Barnwell, South Carolina, with a student population of 451. The school is part of the Barnwell 45 school district, which is ranked 56 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Barnwell Elementary faces several key challenges, including high poverty levels, with 100% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and relatively low test scores, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics consistently lower than the state averages. The school's enrollment has also been declining, suggesting potential challenges in the local community. Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio, the school's high per-student spending, which has increased significantly in recent years, has not translated into improved academic outcomes.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Guinyard-Butler Middle, Barnwell Elementary's performance is generally on par or slightly better. However, when compared to schools in other districts, such as Allendale-Fairfax Middle and Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle, Barnwell Elementary's test scores are notably lower. This suggests that the school may be facing unique challenges that are not being effectively addressed, and that targeted interventions and support may be needed to improve student learning and achievement.

425

Students ?

14.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

10524 Marlboro Avenue
Barnwell, SC 29812

(803) 541-1285

District: Barnwell

Students who attend Barnwell Elementary usually attend:

High:

Barnwell High

Feeder schools for Barnwell Elementary:

Elementary:

Barnwell Primary

Racial breakdown:

African American:

47.8%

White:

40.5%

Hispanic:

4.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 44th percentile in 2023 → 37th in 2024

Worth a look

!Test scores below the South Carolina average (42% vs 50% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped from its 44th-percentile peak (2023) to 37th (2024)

!English Language Arts scores 10 pts below the South Carolina average

Students meeting standards (2023-2024) ?

This school42%

District avg41%

South Carolina avg50%

Not ranked this year

Barnwell Elementary did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2024	37.6	399 of 638	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	42.5	362 of 644	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	33.9	417 of 625	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	42.8	354 of 622	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	36.1	420 of 643	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	27.1	462 of 624	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	36.1	412 of 639	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2016	35.5	411 of 619	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2015	19.7	568 of 638	11.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	9.9	599 of 630	4.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	21.2	519 of 599	13.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	14.4	541 of 594	8.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	11.0	566 of 597	5.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	9.9	560 of 589	4.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	17.5	524 of 580	9.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	24.7	488 of 577	15.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	24.3	480 of 566	15.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	23.2	472 of 559	15.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	23.9	466 of 557	16.3%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2024	42.5	214 of 369	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	47.6	197 of 394	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	32.0	283 of 393	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	45.7	182 of 350	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	33.0	310 of 421	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	24.2	359 of 412	12.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2024	47.6	73 of 143	49.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	47.8	84 of 174	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	33.3	104 of 151	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	35.5	80 of 122	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	30.8	134 of 189	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	33.8	104 of 161	35.4%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2024	31.7	396 of 565	29.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	36.2	375 of 580	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	30.0	405 of 573	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	36.7	350 of 554	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	29.3	441 of 588	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	23.1	457 of 570	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2021	75.0	18 of 147	87.8%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2024	31.1	433 of 599	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	41.7	362 of 608	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	37.6	381 of 600	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	47.8	301 of 580	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	31.2	436 of 600	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	24.9	475 of 588	19.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2024	41.3	340 of 568	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	46.4	306 of 582	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	35.7	379 of 579	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	45.5	309 of 561	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	41.6	360 of 590	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	31.2	402 of 571	29.6%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2024	33.0	321 of 441	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	42.9	281 of 463	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	31.4	326 of 455	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	41.1	268 of 439	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	35.0	328 of 472	30.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	22.7	368 of 457	19.5%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Gifted and Talented (2021)88th percentile+45 vs school

Disabled (2024)49th percentile+11 vs school

African American (2024)42nd percentile+5 vs school

Male (2024)40th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2024)30th percentile-8 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)28th percentile-10 vs school

White (2024)27th percentile-10 vs school

By subject vs South Carolina (2023-2024) ?

English Language Arts45%-10 vs state

Mathematics38%-7 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				SC READY English Language Arts (2025)			SC READY Mathematics (2025)			SC READY Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 6th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 7th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 8th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 6th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 7th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 8th Grade	SC READY Science 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Barnwell Elementary	Public	4-6	10524 Marlboro Avenue	Barnwell	29812	Barnwell County	Barnwell	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 541-1285	425	29	14.5		172 (40.5%)	203 (47.8%)	20 (4.7%)	8 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.7%)								(n/a)
Guinyard-Butler Middle	Public	7-8	779 Allen Street	Barnwell	29812	Barnwell County	Barnwell	No	No	No	No	(803) 541-1370	335	20	16.8		143 (42.7%)	142 (42.4%)	24 (7.2%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	20 (6.0%)								(n/a)
Williston-Elko Middle	Public	6-8	12233 Main Street	Williston	29853	Barnwell County	Barnwell	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 266-3430	149	15	9.9		41 (27.5%)	96 (64.4%)	8 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.7%)								(n/a)
Denmark-Olar Middle	Public	6-8	1437 Church St	Denmark	29042	Bamberg County	Bamberg 03	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 793-3383	144	9	16.0		2 (1.4%)	132 (91.7%)	4 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.2%)	5.7	318^th of 320 public middle schools	0.6%		10.8	305^th of 325 public middle schools	6.2%	13	16.6	26.1	36.6	9.5	4.3	1.9	9.5	$18,034	$1,917	$1,173	$3,090	$11,475	$3,469	$14,944
Allendale-Fairfax Middle	Public	6-8	3581 Allendale-Fairfax Highway	Fairfax	29827	Allendale County	Allendale 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 584-3489	196	15	13.0		8 (4.1%)	174 (88.8%)	5 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	2 (1.0%)	5 (2.6%)	27.7	238^th of 320 public middle schools	25.6%		23.7	246^th of 325 public middle schools	24.3%	8	41.5	38.5	55.7	26.6	10.9	18.3	40.7	$22,823	$2,927	$2,225	$5,152	$11,184	$6,487	$17,671
Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle	Public	7-8	897 North Street	Bamberg	29003	Bamberg County	Bamberg 03	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 245-3058	188	18	10.4		89 (47.3%)	88 (46.8%)	4 (2.1%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.1%)	29.7	230^th of 320 public middle schools	28.1%		45.9	162^nd of 325 public middle schools	50.2%	68		45.9	43.0		24.1	23.6		$19,476	$1,692	$1,464	$3,156	$13,772	$2,548	$16,320

Frequently Asked Questions about Barnwell Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Barnwell Elementary?

Students at Barnwell Elementary are 48% African American, 40% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Barnwell Elementary attend?

Students who attend Barnwell Elementary usually go on to attend Barnwell High

How many students attend Barnwell Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 425 students attended Barnwell Elementary.

What district is Barnwell Elementary in?

Barnwell

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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