For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,025 students in Newberry County, SC (there are 2 private schools, serving 268 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Newberry County, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Newberry County, SC are Mid-carolina High School, Little Mountain Elementary School and Whitmire Community School (High). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newberry County, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Newberry County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Newberry County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mid-carolina High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
377 Cy Schumpert Road
Prosperity, SC 29127
(803) 364-2134
Prosperity, SC 29127
(803) 364-2134
Grades: 9-12
| 734 students
Rank: #22.
Little Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
692 Mill Street
Little Mountain, SC 29075
(803) 945-7721
Little Mountain, SC 29075
(803) 945-7721
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #33.
Whitmire Community School (High)
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2597 Sc Highway 66
Whitmire, SC 29178
(803) 694-2320
Whitmire, SC 29178
(803) 694-2320
Grades: 6-12
| 274 students
Rank: #44.
Whitmire Community School Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2597 Sc Highway 66
Whitmire, SC 29178
(803) 694-2320
Whitmire, SC 29178
(803) 694-2320
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
Rank: #55.
Prosperity-rikard Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
381 South Wheeler Avenue
Prosperity, SC 29127
(803) 364-2321
Prosperity, SC 29127
(803) 364-2321
Grades: PK-5
| 373 students
Rank: #66.
Mid-carolina Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6794 Us Highway 76
Prosperity, SC 29127
(803) 364-3634
Prosperity, SC 29127
(803) 364-3634
Grades: 6-8
| 535 students
Rank: #77.
Pomaria-garmany Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7288 Us Highway 176
Pomaria, SC 29126
(803) 321-2651
Pomaria, SC 29126
(803) 321-2651
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
Rank: #88.
Boundary St. Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1406 Boundary Street
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2616
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2616
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #99.
Reuben Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3605 Spearman Road
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2664
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2664
Grades: PK-5
| 144 students
Rank: #1010.
Newberry Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 O'neal Street
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2640
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2640
Grades: 6-8
| 663 students
Rank: #1111.
Gallman Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
255 Hawkins Road
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2655
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2655
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
Rank: #1212.
Newberry Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1829 Nance Street
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2670
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2670
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
Rank: n/an/a
Newberry County Career Center
Vocational School
3413 Main Street
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2674
Newberry, SC 29108
(803) 321-2674
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Newberry County, SC?
The top ranked public schools in Newberry County, SC include Mid-carolina High School, Little Mountain Elementary School and Whitmire Community School (High).
How many public schools are located in Newberry County, SC?
13 public schools are located in Newberry County, SC.
What percentage of students in Newberry County, SC go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Newberry County, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Newberry County, SC?
Newberry County, SC public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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