C
Below Average
50/100

Barnwell High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 474 Jackson Street, Barnwell, SC 29812
Overall
C
50/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 47% · Math 42% proficient · 22nd percentile in South Carolina
Graduation
C+
82% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against South Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

50
Repit Score
out of 100
562
Students
enrolled
14.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%22/100reading 15th percentile, math 30th percentile among South Carolina high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%46/10082% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in South Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency47% (−2 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency42% (−5 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate82% (−2 pts vs. state avg 84%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the South Carolina state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White65%55%reading -12 pts, math -8 pts27th percentile (list)
Black37%35%reading -19 pts, math -7 pts21st percentile (list)
Low-income42%42%reading -18 pts, math -4 pts19th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 474 Jackson Street
City Barnwell
ZIP Code 29812
District 4501080
NCES School ID 450108000132
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29812

Understanding the community around Barnwell High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $42,038
Per Capita Income $25,711
Poverty Rate 19.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 18.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.5%
High School or Higher 81.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $98,400
Median Rent $686
Owner-Occupied 74.4%
Renter-Occupied 25.6%
View full data for ZIP 29812 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Barnwell High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.2%
Female 51.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 49.6%
White 40.4%
Hispanic/Latino 5.0%
Two or More Races 3.0%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian 0.4%
Pacific Islander 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 562
Teachers (FTE) 39.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Barnwell High?
Barnwell High has a Repit School Score of 50 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Barnwell High?
Barnwell High has 562 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1.
What grades does Barnwell High serve?
Barnwell High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Barnwell High receive per student?
Barnwell High receives $14,948 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Barnwell High in 29812 ▼
Avg Home Value
$175,437
Avg Monthly Rent
$810
1-Year Change
+9.9%
% Renters
25.6%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026