Newberry County Schools & Education
Newberry County, South Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
37/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
84.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
84.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 84.2%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,575
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,165
School Score
37/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 33/100
State Score Position
#19
of 46 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Newberry County
Measured School Summary
Newberry County faces educational challenges with a school score of 37/100 and a graduation rate of 84.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $7,575 per pupil, Newberry County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 13% above the South Carolina average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Newberry County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
14 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
37/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #19 of 46 South Carolina counties with school score data.
Completion
84.0%
0.2 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,575
$410 above the state average
School coverage
14
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Newberry County has 14 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Newberry County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Newberry 01 carries most of the listed public-school system, with 14 of 14 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#19
of 46 South Carolina counties with school score data. The county score is 4 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Newberry 01
Elementary to high school visible
5,806 students
14 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Newberry 01 is the largest listed district slice, with 14 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Newberry County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Newberry County, South Carolina
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Broad Network for a Growing Community
Newberry County's education system consists of 14 public schools serving 5,806 students across a single district. The landscape features a robust foundation of eight elementary schools, supported by two middle schools and four high schools. This structure provides multiple pathways for students as they progress through the grades.
One District, Fourteen Schools
Newberry 01 is the sole provider of public education in the county, managing all 5,806 students. The district maintains traditional public school offerings with no charter schools currently in operation. This singular management structure ensures that educational initiatives and resources are applied uniformly across all 14 campuses.
A Community-Focused, Rural Education
Schools here are primarily rural, with 12 of the 14 campuses located in the countryside and two in town settings. The average school size of 447 students fosters a community-centric feel, with Newberry High being the largest at 802 students. Mid-Carolina High follows closely with 723 students, highlighting the county's balance of larger secondary schools and smaller primary schools.
School Overview
Total Schools
14
in Newberry County
Reported Enrollment
5,806
14 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Newberry County
14 Public Schools in Newberry County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 14 of 14 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newberry High | Record | Newberry 01 | Newberry, 29018Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 802 |
| Mid-Carolina High | Record | Newberry 01 | Prosperity, 29127Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 723 |
| Newberry Middle | Record | Newberry 01 | Newberry, 29108Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 616 |
| Mid-Carolina Middle | Record | Newberry 01 | Prosperity, 29127Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 534 |
| Gallman Elementary | Record | Newberry 01 | Newberry, 29108Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 468 |
| Newberry Elementary | Record | Newberry 01 | Newberry, 29108Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 452 |
| Boundary St. Elementary | Record | Newberry 01 | Newberry, 29108Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 432 |
| Little Mountain Elementary | Record | Newberry 01 | Little Mountain, 29075Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 396 |
| Prosperity-Rikard Elementary | Record | Newberry 01 | Prosperity, 29127Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 375 |
| Pomaria-Garmany Elementary | Record | Newberry 01 | Pomaria, 29126Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 329 |
| Whitmire Community School (High) | Record | Newberry 01 | Whitmire, 29178Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 281 |
| Whitmire Community School (Elementary) | Record | Newberry 01 | Whitmire, 29178Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 245 |
| Reuben Elementary | Record | Newberry 01 | Newberry, 29108Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 153 |
| Newberry County Career Center | Record | Newberry 01 | Newberry, 29108Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Little Mountain Elementary
Newberry 01
Little Mountain, 29075 / Rural: Fringe
Prosperity-Rikard Elementary
Newberry 01
Prosperity, 29127 / Rural: Distant
Whitmire Community School (High)
Newberry 01
Whitmire, 29178 / Rural: Remote
Whitmire Community School (Elementary)
Newberry 01
Whitmire, 29178 / Rural: Remote
Newberry County Career Center
Newberry 01
Newberry, 29108 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,575
State avg $7,165
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Schools in Newberry County, South Carolina — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Newberry County, South Carolina?
Newberry County's education system consists of 14 public schools serving 5,806 students across a single district. The landscape features a robust foundation of eight elementary schools, supported by two middle schools and four high schools. This structure provides multiple pathways for students as they progress through the grades.
What are the major school districts in Newberry County, South Carolina?
Newberry 01 is the sole provider of public education in the county, managing all 5,806 students. The district maintains traditional public school offerings with no charter schools currently in operation. This singular management structure ensures that educational initiatives and resources are applied uniformly across all 14 campuses.
What is the school experience like in Newberry County?
Schools here are primarily rural, with 12 of the 14 campuses located in the countryside and two in town settings. The average school size of 447 students fosters a community-centric feel, with Newberry High being the largest at 802 students. Mid-Carolina High follows closely with 723 students, highlighting the county's balance of larger secondary schools and smaller primary schools.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.