Barnwell High

557 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Barnwell High School, located at 474 Jackson Street in Barnwell, South Carolina, serves as a central pillar of the local community. As a public high school, it is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in the surrounding area. The school typically offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, elective courses, and various extracurricular programs designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Barnwell High is known for its strong emphasis on school spirit and community involvement. The school generally supports a variety of athletic teams, clubs, and student organizations that encourage leadership, teamwork, and social engagement. By balancing rigorous educational standards with a supportive environment, Barnwell High strives to help its students reach their full potential while contributing positively to the Barnwell community.

557

Total Students

38.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Barnwell High
Demographic	Student Count
White	231
Hispanic	31
Black	262
Asian	11
Two or More	17
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Black
262 (47.0%)
White
231 (41.5%)
Hispanic
31 (5.6%)
Two or More
17 (3.1%)
Asian
11 (2.0%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Changed Boundary/Agency
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Barnwell
Phone:	(803)541-1390
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	557
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 140

Grade 10 155

Grade 11 122

Grade 12 140