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Bamberg 02 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 626 students in Bamberg 02 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Bamberg 02 School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,271 Schools
# Students
626 Students
781,955 Students
# Teachers
54 Teachers
54,128 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Bamberg 02 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 78 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-79% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#77 out of 83 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
48%
Graduation Rate
70-79%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.65
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,287 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
13,272 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
94,051 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
12%
# Black Students
600 Students
250,296 Students
% Black Students
96%
32%
# White Students
11 Students
377,904 Students
% White Students
2%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
999 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5 Students
42,271 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
19
24,990
# Students in K Grade:
32
54,621
# Students in 1st Grade:
38
56,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
57
56,023
# Students in 3rd Grade:
55
56,357
# Students in 4th Grade:
41
56,954
# Students in 5th Grade:
60
57,774
# Students in 6th Grade:
54
58,706
# Students in 7th Grade:
42
61,630
# Students in 8th Grade:
39
62,654
# Students in 9th Grade:
60
72,536
# Students in 10th Grade:
52
60,397
# Students in 11th Grade:
40
52,961
# Students in 12th Grade:
37
50,278
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,252 is higher than the state median of $15,453. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,240 is higher than the state median of $15,044. The school district spending/student has declined by 45% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,252
$15,453
Spending / Student
$23,240
$15,044
Best Bamberg 02 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Denmark Olar High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
197 Viking Circle
Denmark, SC 29042
(803) 793-3307
Denmark, SC 29042
(803) 793-3307
Grades: 9-12
| 189 students
Rank: #22.
Denmark-olar Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
64 Green Street
Denmark, SC 29042
(803) 793-3383
Denmark, SC 29042
(803) 793-3383
Grades: 6-8
| 135 students
Rank: #33.
Denmark-olar Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1459 Solomon Blatt Boulevard
Denmark, SC 29042
(803) 793-3112
Denmark, SC 29042
(803) 793-3112
Grades: PK-5
| 302 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bamberg 02 School District?
Bamberg 02 School District manages 3 public schools serving 626 students.
What is the rank of Bamberg 02 School District?
Bamberg 02 School District is ranked #72 out of 78 school districts in South Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Carolina school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bamberg 02 School District?
96% of Bamberg 02 School District students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bamberg 02 School District?
Bamberg 02 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Bamberg 02 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,240 is higher than the state median of $15,044. The school district spending/student has declined by 45% over four school years.
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