For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,318 students in Barnwell County, SC.
The top ranked public preschool in Barnwell County, SC is Barnwell Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barnwell County, SC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the South Carolina public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Barnwell County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Barnwell County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barnwell Primary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9286 Marlboro Avenue
Barnwell, SC 29812
(803) 541-1320
Barnwell, SC 29812
(803) 541-1320
Gr: PK-3 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
1071 Elko Street
Williston, SC 29853
(803) 266-3737
Williston, SC 29853
(803) 266-3737
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
556 Jones Bridge Road
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 284-5800
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 284-5800
Gr: PK-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Barnwell County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
446 Country Club Road
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 284-5900
Blackville, SC 29817
(803) 284-5900
Gr: 6-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Barnwell County, SC?
The top ranked public preschools in Barnwell County, SC include Barnwell Primary.
How many public preschools are located in Barnwell County?
3 public preschools are located in Barnwell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barnwell County?
Barnwell County public preschools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Barnwell County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Barnwell County include: Kelly Edwards Elementary School vs. Macedonia Elementary-middle
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