Barnwell School District 45

District Information

Barnwell School District 45 is the largest of three school districts in Barnwell County and located in the eastern part of Barnwell County.  The district includes the town of Barnwell and the lower half of Barnwell County, which is located in the coastal plains of southwestern South Carolina.  The district is governed by a five-member board of trustees elected for three-year terms.  The district is fiscally sound with balanced budgets and excellent audit reports.

 

*    We have 10 National Board Certified Teachers in our district.

*    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 and Staff (2002-2003)

 
 
Enrollment
Employees Certificated
Non-Certificated
Barnwell Elementary School 1313 98
 54
(Kindergarten-5th grade)      
Guinyard-Butler Middle School 675 48 27
(Grades 6-8)      
Barnwell High School 810 58 25
(Grades 9-12)      
Barnwell School District 45 employs 206 certificated persons.  The total staff is 335 including district office staff, food service staff, bus drivers, and substitute teachers.
 
Staff Development/Graduate Courses

 
Barnwell School District 45 is a member of the USC-Salkehatchie Consortium which provides staff development opportunities and courses of study leading to recertification at no cost to teachers of the district.  Graduate courses are available at the University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie at Allendale (17 miles from Barnwell), the University of South Carolina at Aiken (37 miles from Barnwell,), and South Carolina State University at Orangeburg  (38 miles from Barnwell).  The main campus of the University of South Carolina is 60 miles from Barnwell.
Special Programs

 

*    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.

*    Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus is taught at Barnwell High School.

*    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.  Also speech, hearing, OT/PT therapy is available.

*    There are over 500 computers in the district that are used to assist with instruction and administration.

*    School Lunch Program:  3 cafeterias serve an average of 1900 lunches and 750 breakfasts daily.

*    Students at Guinyard-Butler Middle School and Barnwell High School may participate in a variety of extracurricular and interscholastic activities.   Through participation in the Scarlet Knights Band, students at both schools may pursue musical interests.  Leadership skills are developed though organizations such as Student Council, National Honor Society, and Junior Beta Club.

*    The Teacher Cadet Program at Barnwell High School offers an opportunity for qualifying juniors and seniors to study the education process and take a close look at teaching careers.

*    An Army Junior ROTC is active at Barnwell High School.

*    Students in each school benefit from services contributed by community volunteers, businesses, and industries.  Each school is adopted by local businesses and industries.

*    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 60 or older may receive a GOLDEN PASS.  The pass allows free admission to home athletic events and other activities.
 
Housing in Barnwell School District 45

 
Barnwell has ample housing for teachers.  There are several apartment complexes within the city limits including several modern townhouses.  There are many homes available for sale.  The price range is broad and so are the financing opportunities.  Land is available in several exclusive subdivisions at attractive prices.
Civic/Social Organizations

 
For the person who wants to be active in the community life of Barnwell there are numerous organizations in which to be involved.  Among these are:  Lions and Lioness Clubs, Business/Professional Women, Circle Theatre, Scouts, Garden Clubs, Homemakers Clubs, Eastern Star, Masons, American Legion, United Way, Cancer Society, Red Cross, Heart Association, Tennis Club and Bridge Clubs.
 
Recreational Opportunities

 
Barnwell County has three challenging golf courses, numerous lighted tennis and basketball courts, six baseball parks, ten softball parks, football fields and soccer fields.  Over 2,000 youth and adults are involved in city recreation programs which offer youth Soccer, Teeball, Dixie Youth Baseball, Basketball, and Cheerleading, as well as city and church league softball/basketball for adults.  There is a man-make lake within the city limits of Barnwell, which affords good fishing, boating, and skiing.   The Barnwell State Park, only 7 miles from the city of Barnwell, has a large public fishing area, nature trails, and a number of picnic and camping areas.  Deer, quail, dove, turkey and rabbit hunting, combined with good fishing, make Barnwell County a real sportsman's paradise.  Leisure time can easily become a busy time in this area...with the mountains, seashore, Carowinds, Six Flags, and Disney World within easy driving distance from Barnwell, South Carolina.

 

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