- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Barnwell, SC
Barnwell High
Federal NCES profile for Barnwell High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450108000132
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barnwell High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Barnwell · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Barnwell High has class sizes larger than 70% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barnwell High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Barnwell, SC.
School address
District: Barnwell 45 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450108000132 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Barnwell High held near 562 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 450108000132 · Barnwell, SC High · MID · TRAD
557 enr · 15.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Barnwell Primary (680 students)
Barnwell High held near 562 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Barnwell High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Barnwell Prima
Barnwell Primary
680 students
- This school
Barnwell High
557 students
- Barnwell Eleme
Barnwell Elementary
425 students
- Guinyard-Butle
Guinyard-Butler Middle
335 students
What this shows Barnwell High reports 557 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barnwell High compares
Barnwell High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 557 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
557
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,345
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
188
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 33.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 50.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 47.0%
White 41.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Barnwell High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Barnwell 45 reports $15,345 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barnwell High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnwell Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barnwell Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Guinyard-Butler Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barnwell High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~557 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barnwell High
How many students attend Barnwell High?
Barnwell High has 557 students enrolled. It is a high school in Barnwell, SC. CCD year-over-year: 564 (2022-23) → 562 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barnwell High?
The student-teacher ratio at Barnwell High is 15.5:1, which is 8% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barnwell High?
100.0% of students at Barnwell High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barnwell High?
The largest demographic group at Barnwell High is African American at 47.0% of enrollment, in Barnwell, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barnwell High?
Barnwell High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Barnwell High rank among public schools in Barnwell?
By Resource Investment Index, Barnwell High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Barnwell, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Barnwell 45?
Besides Barnwell High, Barnwell 45 also operates Barnwell Primary (680 students), Barnwell Elementary (425 students), and Guinyard-Butler Middle (335 students). See the Barnwell 45 district page for the complete list.