Barnwell High

Barnwell High is a public high school in Barnwell, South Carolina, serving 564 students in grades 9-12. 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 High has a more diverse student population compared to surrounding schools, with a higher percentage of White (39.18%) and Hispanic (4.26%) students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by End of Course (EOCEP) exams, is generally lower than state averages, particularly in subjects like Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (40.27% proficient vs. 72.5% state) and U.S. History and the Constitution (47.65% proficient vs. 58.77% state). The school performs better in English 2 (82.84% proficient vs. 85.83% state). Barnwell High's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, ranking higher for Gifted and Talented students but lower for African American and Low Socioeconomic Status students.

Compared to nearby schools, Barnwell High generally performs better than Hunter-Kinard-Tyler High and Allendale Fairfax High, which have lower rankings and test scores. However, Bamberg-Ehrhardt High and Blackville-Hilda High, also in the surrounding area, have higher rankings and better academic performance in some subjects. Barnwell High's high free and reduced lunch rate, coupled with its lower rankings for Low Socioeconomic Status students, suggest that the school faces significant challenges in addressing the needs of its economically disadvantaged student population.