C+
Average
60/100

Guinyard-Butler Middle

📚 07 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 779 Allen Street, Barnwell, SC 29812
Overall
C+
60/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 39% · Math 31% proficient · 40th percentile in South Carolina
Resources
B+
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

60
Repit Score
out of 100
286
Students
enrolled
16.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%40/100reading 44th percentile, math 35th percentile among South Carolina middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%79/100Inputs 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 proficiency39% (−10 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency31% (−16 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

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
White52%42%reading -5 pts, math -12 pts42nd percentile (list)
Black27%22%reading +2 pts, math +2 pts53rd percentile (list)
Low-income32%27%reading +1 pts, math -1 pts48th 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 779 Allen Street
City Barnwell
ZIP Code 29812
District 4501080
NCES School ID 450108000131
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 29812

Understanding the community around Guinyard-Butler Middle 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%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Guinyard-Butler Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.8%
Female 47.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 49.3%
White 37.8%
Hispanic/Latino 4.9%
Two or More Races 5.2%
Asian 1.8%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 286
Teachers (FTE) 17.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Guinyard-Butler Middle?
Guinyard-Butler Middle has a Repit School Score of 60 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, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Guinyard-Butler Middle?
Guinyard-Butler Middle has 286 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1.
What grades does Guinyard-Butler Middle serve?
Guinyard-Butler Middle serves grades 07 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Guinyard-Butler Middle receive per student?
Guinyard-Butler Middle receives $14,948 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Guinyard-Butler Middle 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