Barnwell School District 45 is proud of the accomplishments of our district. This was made possible by our outstanding faculty and staff. Employees in our district strive to provide rigorous and challenging opportunities for our students. Barnwell is governed by a five-member Board of Trustees elected for three-year terms.
We have updated our five year strategic plan and begun a multi-year project to upgrade facilities. Our facilities are clean, well maintained and equipped to support any modern education programs.
We offer teacher salaries that are among the highest in the state.
Students in each school benefit from services contributed by community volunteers, businesses, and industries. Each school is adopted by local businesses and industries.
For 20 consecutive years, Barnwell Schools has met all Standards of Quality which evaluate a district's performance in achievement test results, accreditation deficiencies, drop-out rates, student and staff attendance. These standards are set each year by the South Carolina State Board of Education.
Parents and community members have opportunities for active involvement in Barnwell Schools through School Improvement Councils, Scarlet Knights Band Boosters Club, and the Warhorse Booster Club.
Citizens in Barnwell School District 45 who are retired or who are 65 or older may receive a GOLDEN PASS. The pass allows free admission to home athletic events and other activities.
Art, music, and physical education are taught in all schools of the district.
Psychological and health services are supplied by professional personnel. Students are screened for speech and hearing.
There are over 1,000 computers in the district that are used to assist with instruction and administration.
School Lunch Program: 4 cafeterias serve an average of 1900 lunches and 750 breakfasts daily.